UAE Explores Air Force Alliance with China Amid F-35 Ambitions

In a strategic move, the United Arab Emirates is deepening its air force relations with China, potentially as a tactic to secure future F-35 purchases from the United States.

Discovered 2024-05-08T18:38:34.922049-07:00 | 2024-05-08T18:38:34.922049-07:00

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