From Colombia To Ukraine To Saudi Arabia, Fighter Deals Are On

Sukhoi Su-57E flying against sky

After U.S. President Trump greenlit Lockheed Martin F-35 sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan watched the Sukhoi Su-57 fly at the Dubai Airshow.

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When it comes to fighter procurement, this year could go down as one for the ages. By mid-November, a number of landmark deals had been made: the Pentagon chose Boeing to build the F-47, Turkey bought 20 new Eurofighter Typhoons and Ukraine committed to 100 Saab Gripens. But in recent days, activity...
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