
It sure looks like they're building up the UAE as a possible buffer to Iran. For a long time now, that was the Saudi's role IMO. A coalition of the US, Israel, UAE and SA (and possibly Quatar) would really be something.
I get a bad vibe out of Egypt though, given all of the Russian equipment they're buying. A Russia, Iran and Egypt coalition would be quite the powerhouse. I wonder.... if Washington is concerned too with Egypt, and thus this armament package for the UAE?