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Lockheed Martin Secures F-35 Deal with Saudi Arabia Amid Dubai Airshow Rivalry

Dubai Airshow Highlights Stealth Fighter Rivalry and Emerging Middle East Defense Players

The Dubai Airshow saw significant developments in the Middle East’s defense industry, with Lockheed Martin securing a deal to sell the F-35 to Saudi Arabia. Russia showcased its Su-57 stealth fighter, while China introduced its Wing Loong WL-X drone. Saab pitched its GlobalEye jet, and UAE-based Calidus showcased its B-250 trainer and light attack aircraft. The UAE air force also flew the Dassault Mirage 2000-9 fighter. Breaking Defense provides comprehensive coverage of the airshow’s news and multimedia content.

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    Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1764102360216-816
    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/11/what-russia-and-china-showed-off-at-the-2025-dubai-airshow/
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    Lockheed Martin Secures F-35 Deal with Saudi Arabia Amid Dubai Airshow Rivalry

    Dubai Airshow Highlights Stealth Fighter Rivalry and Emerging Middle East Defense Players

    The Dubai Airshow saw significant developments in the Middle East’s defense industry, with Lockheed Martin securing a deal to sell the F-35 to Saudi Arabia. Russia showcased its Su-57 stealth fighter, while China introduced its Wing Loong WL-X drone. Saab pitched its GlobalEye jet, and UAE-based Calidus showcased its B-250 trainer and light attack aircraft. The UAE air force also flew the Dassault Mirage 2000-9 fighter. Breaking Defense provides comprehensive coverage of the airshow’s news and multimedia content.

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      Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1764102360216-816
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/11/what-russia-and-china-showed-off-at-the-2025-dubai-airshow/
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