[20000615]98-436_阿拉伯联合酋长国：美国关系与F-16飞机销售.pdf

1The seven emirates are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras al-Khaymah, Ajman, Fujayrah, and Ummal-Qaywayn. Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS Web98-436 FUpdated June 15, 2000United Arab Emirates: U.S. Relations and F-16 Aircraft Sale(name redacted) and (name redacted)Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryThe Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi- the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-visited the United States on May 12, 1998, announcing during the visit that the UAE haddecided to purchase 80 U.S.-made F-16 fighter aircraft. Differences over the technologyto be included on the aircraft held up completion of the sale until mid-2000. On April 27,2000, the formal statutory notification of the aircraft sale occurred. After the conclusionof the 30-day congressional review period at the end of May 2000, the President wasauthorized to proceed with the sale. In a broader context, security cooperation betweenthe United States and the UAE has increased since the 1990-91 Persian Gulf crisis. Thisreport will be updated to reflect regional and legislative developments. See also CRSReport 95-730, United Arab Emirates: Backgro