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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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