Unconfirmed. In 2025, United Arab Emirates was reported to be pursuing F-35 Lightning II from USA. Status: stalled. Reported by Economic Times, Sept 2026: F-35 deal stalled/derailed…. The documented package: F-35 Lightning II from USA. Supplier: USA; reported value undisclosed; full sourcing is in the data table below.
| Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Item | F-35 Lightning II |
| Quantity | — |
| Supplier | USA |
| Value | — |
| Status | rumored |
| Source | Economic Times, Sept 2026: F-35 deal stalled/derailed over US concerns about China ties |
