UAE's Potential S-400 Purchase: Risks and Consequences
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The UAE is considering purchasing Russia's S-400 air defence system to strengthen its air defences against Iranian threats. However, this move could face similar issues as Turkey's acquisition, which led to Ankara being blocked from the F-35 programme due to US pressure. The UAE's plans to acquire F-35s could also be derailed, as the US forbids S-400s near stealth aircraft due to potential compromises to the F-35's electronic profile. Moreover, integrating different air defence systems into a single network faces technical incompatibility challenges.
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