After UAE deal, Israel asks US for F-22 Stealth Jets to preserve military edge
In 2011 when funding for it ended the US shut down its F-22 production line & its sale to foreign militaries was banned by federal law
Ahead of F-35 sale to UAE, Pentagon pledges to keep Israel strong
Israel is the only country in the Middle East to have the aircraft
US eyes December agreement on F-35 jets with UAE
US & UAE hope to have an agreement on the sale of F-35 in place by December and Washington studies how to do it without running afoul of Israel