Emirati President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ) has expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress of the acquisition of U.S.-made hypersonic missiles.
Despite the Pentagon and U.S. Department of State being fully aware of MBZ’s concerns, the Biden administration does not seem to be addressing the Emirati request with urgency.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- MBZ’s strategy to procure hypersonic missiles
- Another country the UAE is eyeing for a deal
The note also highlights additional systems the UAE is looking to procure along a deal.