UAE to buy a dozen Chinese L-15 trainer aircraft

The United Arab Emirates has signed a letter of intention to procure 12 L-15 jet trainers from the China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation. 

UAE Air Force Col. Abdulnaser Al Humeidi revealed the country’s intent to buy the fixed-winged Chinese aircraft, with the possibility of increasing the quantity to 36. 

The L-15 is a training and light-attack aircraft for fourth- and fifth-generation fighter pilot training. 

The decision reflects the UAE’s approach to diversify its sources of weapons.

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