US EditionUAE revealed as secret buyer in $2.3 billion Israeli Elbit Systems arms deal
The UAE will receive advanced electronic aircraft-protection systems from Israel's Elbit Systems in a joint project over eight years, marking Israel's second-largest arms deal.
- Earlier this week, the France-based Intelligence Online identified the United Arab Emirates as the undisclosed buyer of a $2.3 billion Elbit Systems arms contract announced last month, to be spread over eight years.
- Elbit said the contract covers an advanced version of Elbit's J‑Music aircraft protection system using advanced laser technology and manufacturing inside the United Arab Emirates over eight years.
- Amnesty International and Oxfam warned the sale could harm civilians or violate international law, as Elbit Systems faces protests in Europe and the UAE is accused of backing the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.
- The deal is seen as deepening Israel–UAE defence ties and is considered the second‑largest in Israeli history, amid UAE delays to an F‑35 purchase over U.S. concerns about China.
- This sits within a recent boom in Israeli military exports following a fragile ceasefire in Gaza and the two countries' third air force drill earlier this month, while U.S. intelligence and defence officials warn of UAE's growing military ties to China.
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