Emirati Plans For Chinese Jet Trainer Could Further Muddy U.S. Ties

March 02, 2022
Hongdu Aviation L-15 Falcon fighter aircraft
At the Dubai Airshow, this L-15 discharged smoke in the colors of the UAE flag. But its acquisition will likely further complicate the country’s defense relationship with the U.S.
Credit: Mark Wagner/Aviation Images
Abu Dhabi’s decision to select a Chinese jet trainer appears to cast further doubt on the future of Emirati plans to purchase the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. In a surprise move, the United Arab Emirates’ defense ministry announced Feb. 23 it was planning to contract with China’s National Aero...

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