Ambitions of the United Arab Emirates’ defense industry dominated the third day of the 2025 Dubai Airshow. MBDA announced a new UAE-based subsidiary that will focus on missiles and loitering munitions, while an EDGE Group subsidiary announced plans to launch a satellite constellation. Plus, what happens when Ukrainians and Russians meet at an international airshow? Breaking Defense’s Michael Marrow and Agnes Helou explain.
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