The U.S.–UAE Defense Cooperation Agreement
1994-07-25
The United States and the UAE concluded a defense cooperation agreement on 25 July 1994. It permitted American warship visits, advance storage of equipment, and use of airfields supporting operations in the region. [1]
The agreement followed Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990 and the war that expelled Iraqi forces. The UAE had contributed troops and support to the coalition. For a small federation among much larger states, the conflict reinforced the value of outside military cooperation; concern about Iranian power also shaped Emirati security policy. [2] [1]
Under the pact, American forces gained access to Jebel Ali and Al Dhafra, facilities that later supported operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The UAE also maintained defense relationships with other countries and continued its own regional diplomacy. The agreement’s full terms remained confidential. [1]
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Sources
- The UAE: Issues for U.S. Policy — Congressional Research Service
Foreign Policy and Defense Cooperation, pp. 8–9; classified pact, July 25, 1994
- Reliable allies: bilateral timeline — UAE Embassy
1990–1991 coalition contribution and 1994 defense agreement
- US Department of State: Diplomatic Representation for United Arab Emirates
- Biography of the New Ministers, second addendum
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The U.S.–UAE Defense Cooperation Agreement. Chanceries Diplopedia. Record f613104ca145e1ef3f15. https://chanceries.org/research/history/uae-defense-1994-6b3e3a195a/