China Pushes Global Arms Sales With Big Showing At Dubai Airshow

China’s major aerospace firms are stepping up efforts to expand their global arms sales, using high-profile international air shows as key platforms, according to reporting from the South China Morning Post.

At this year’s Dubai Airshow, around 80 Chinese companies — including state-backed giant Catic — showcased advanced fighter jets, drones, helicopters, and training aircraft. The J-10CE, J-35A, Wing Loong drone series, and L-15 trainer were among the headline displays.

From #C919, #J10CE #fighterjet to #WingLoongX #drone, 👀 see the China-made jets being showcased at the #Dubai #AirShow, the Middle East’s biggest https://t.co/SQrxCTetjH pic.twitter.com/AtQt5cBMpM

— ShanghaiEye🚀official (@ShanghaiEye) November 20, 2025

The Wing Loong combat drones have already been exported to several Middle Eastern countries, and interest in Chinese defense systems has grown since Pakistan’s Chinese-made J-10C shot down an Indian Rafale in May.

The #Dubai #Airshow 2025 opened on Nov 17, with Chinese aircraft making a strong appearance, showcasing a variety of technologies.

Highlights included the first-ever overseas static display of the Wing Loong-X UAV, and the exhibits of the J-10CE, J-35A, Y-20, and L-15A.… pic.twitter.com/GWP9cc8n6M

— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) November 18, 2025

Unlike past years, China did not send a military aerobatics team, but the UAE’s Fursan Al Emarat performed with its newly purchased L-15 jets.

China’s presence at air shows in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Paris, and Riyadh underscores its broader strategy to challenge Western defense suppliers.

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