This will mean that the US government will violate its political commitment to ensure Israel's military superiority since the Fourth Middle East War, thus affecting the military balance in the whole Middle East. Therefore, Israel was the first to express its dissatisfaction. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office said that Israel has always opposed the sale of F35 fighter jets to countries in the Middle East other than itself. Therefore, even if the United States and Arab countries reach a purchase agreement, Israel will take technical restrictions to prevent the UAE from acquiring F35 fighters.
For Israel, the F35 fighter is very important. It can enhance the operational advantage of the Israeli air force and make Israel a leader in the Middle East. At present, there are more than 20 F35 fighter planes in Israel, which generally play the role of surprise bombing and front-line support, and can quickly defeat the enemy in an environment surrounded by groups of enemies. It is with these fighters that the Israeli air force can cross the border to attack the targets of Iran, Lebanon, Syria and other countries, greatly enhancing its sense of security. Therefore, Israel attaches great importance to F35 fighters.
According to Major General Ami Kennokin of Israel Air Force, F35 has flown over the whole Middle East and participated in two or three air operations. It is the overlord in the air, not a toy. Such a high evaluation is rare. Because of the excellent combat performance of the Israeli Air Force's F35 fighter, the United States sometimes sends pilots to learn from it. It can be said that with the F35 fighter in hand, Israel is not afraid of challenges from any Middle East country.
But now the United States is trying to sell F35 fighters to the United Arab Emirates regardless of Israel's feelings. Why? There are about three reasons. First of all, selling F35 fighters is very profitable. At present, the American economy has fallen off the cliff because of the epidemic crisis. If we don't sell weapons to the outside world, there will be more unemployed people in China. In order to please the people and arms dealers, the United States has set up an abacus to sell F35 fighters.
Moreover, the UAE, like Saudi Arabia, is a local tyrant in the Middle East. They are rich and will not buy F35 fighters by way of loans, which is one of the most important reasons in the United States. In addition, if the United States does not sell F35 fighters, then the UAE may buy Russian Su 35 fighters. United Arab Emirates is an ally of the United States. How can the United States watch fat water flow into the hands of outsiders?
Secondly, the sale of F35 fighters is conducive to strengthening the defense relationship between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Relations between the United States and Arab countries have been very good since the Gulf War. The UAE has not only participated in many US-led military operations, but also allowed the US military to build military bases in its territory. This good relationship has also made the Trump administration determined to sell F35 fighters to the United Arab Emirates. Of course, this is also to stimulate Turkey. Who told Turkey not to listen to the United States and insisted on buying Russian S400 missiles?
Third, the Trump administration believes that the United Arab Emirates and Israel have conducted joint missions, and the two sides have cooperation experience, and the geographical distance between the two countries is relatively far. They will not be embarrassed by F35 fighters, but will cooperate because * * * owns the same F35 fighters, thus forming a double attack on Iran, which will help the United States contain Iran. Although there are many advantages in selling F35 fighters to the United Arab Emirates, it does not mean that this military purchase business can be made.
The UAE is also under great pressure, so it is also a question whether the UAE can successfully purchase the F-35. First, Israel needs a process of adaptation. After all, the Israeli army has long dominated the airspace in the Middle East with F35 fighters, and now suddenly there is an UAE in the F35 fighter club, which Israel can't accept for a while. Secondly, the US Congress may not agree, because it involves Israel's security interests.
Therefore, it is widely believed that kushner, son-in-law of President Trump and senior adviser to the President, plays a key role. The U.S. plan to sell F-35 fighters to the United Arab Emirates was coordinated by kushner. Because this arms sales contract needs to be approved by the US Congress, and the Jewish power in the United States is very strong, if there is no suitable middleman to coordinate and lubricate, this arms sales contract is likely to be rejected by the US Congress. Trump's son-in-law, kushner, is also Jewish, so the arms group lobbied the US Congress through kushner, which is likely to make the arms sales pass the examination and approval smoothly.