araz
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Heck...with $140 a barrel .... UAE can even buy Raptors. Dont know why they would go for the Rafale.
I always wonder why none of the mid east countries bought SU's ??? although they have strong ties with the Russians. All of them have Fulcrums.
Canadian Pad.
The western armaments industry is very cunning in the way it markets its ware. They are happy to sell Block 60s and get more money out of the UAE Government in the guise of research , but will not sell them Raptors which could possibly cause problems for Israel.
On your second point US is notorious for using all the tricks and pressure in order to promote its sales to Mid East. The small states find it difficult for reasons of their own to resist this pressure. Also American aviation provides the biggest bang for the buck in any case.
I hope this answers your querry.
Regards
Araz