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Published date: 11 December 2020 00:48 UTC | Last update: 3 months 3 weeks ago After the US Senate failed to block an enormous arms deal with the United Arab Emirates, opponents of the sale are turning to the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden to reverse or at least condition the delivery of the weapons, which include killer drones and F-35 jets. A legislative effort to disapprove parts of the $23bn deal fell short late on Wednesday despite growing calls from anti-war and human rights groups to halt it. The weapon package also inclu...

SHARE But president-elect Joe Biden has yet to take a position on the sale. The long, drawn-out process could present several other obstacles for the UAE in the months and years ahead as the Biden administration examines key details of the $23 billion deal. Washington and Abu Dhabi must next agree on a letter of offer and acceptance before US defence contractor Lockheed Martin can start the lengthy process of building the 50 F-35s. Three F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxi after landing at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE. US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Ch...