At the 2025 Dubai Airshow, Breaking Defense breaks down the biggest trends in combat aviation in the Middle East — from a surge in autonomous systems to global competition between the US, Russia, China and more. Agnes Helou and Michael Marrow highlight what's driving demand in the region and what's new on the show floor. Then, we take you on a walkaround tour of an F-35 with a fighter pilot who explains the jet's sensors, weapons, engine, stealth features and how Block 4 upgrades enable manned-unmanned teaming with CCAs. Underwritten by Leonardo DRS. Get our full Dubai Airshow coverage here. 0:00 — Autonomous systems dominate the 2025 Dubai Airshow 0:34 — Global players push drones and manned-unmanned teaming 1:57 — Russia's Su-75 model 2:34 — Space technology expands at the show 3:08 — F-35 walkaround tour begins 4:31 — F-35 sensors 5:31 — F-35 weapons 6:05 — F135 engine 7:00 — Block 4 CCA teaming 📰 Get more defense coverage at https://breakingdefense.com/