ASSESSMENTS
UAE Air Force Purchase Reflects Evolving Threat
Jan 10, 2015 | 14:00 GMT
(MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images)
Summary
The United Arab Emirates has expressed interest in buying 24 Super Tucano aircraft from Brazil, the head of the Brazilian air force, Brig. Juniti Saito, said Jan. 2. Saito's statement is the strongest indication yet that the United Arab Emirates is set to acquire the Super Tucano for its air force, highlighting the country's growing desire to build up its counterinsurgency capabilities.
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