UAE Looking to Become a Regional C2 Leader
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On Dec 4/07, the US DSCA announced the United Arab Emirates’ official request for 3 used, refurbished E-2C Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft with radar and antennae. Upgrades and refurbishments include E-2C Group II Navigation Upgrade configuration, and 8 improved T56-A-427 Turbo Shaft engines, which extend its range and cruise time vs. the standard T56-A-425s.
When combined with the UAE’s $9 billion request for Patriot missiles, and other recent initiatives, it would appear that the UAE is taking strong steps to beef up its defensive and surveillance capabilities. The DSCA release did not mention Co-operative Engagement Capability, however, which confer anti-ballistic missile capabilities and would have been present in the 5 Hawkeye 2000 aircraft the UAE requested in 2002. DID explains what happened to that sale, how it fits into a larger picture, and where things stand now…
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