UAE REVISES MILITARY STRATEGY

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has revised its militarystrategy to facilitate the absorption of new weapons platforms andtechnology. Officials said the military introduced the changes in consultation withthe UAE leadership in an effort to maximize the potential of new aircraft,naval vessels and other systems being purchased by Abu Dhabi. They cited theexpected arrival later this year of French and U.S. advanced combat jets.