On a special episode of The Weekly Break Out at the 2025 Dubai Airshow, Breaking Defense reporters Agnes Helou and Michael Marrow break down the biggest trends shaping combat aviation in the Middle East — from an explosion in autonomous systems to the F-35’s latest regional moves. Then, we take you on a full walkaround with an F-35 pilot, “Siren,” who explains the jet’s sensors, weapons, engine, stealth features and how Block 4 upgrades enable manned-unmanned teaming with Collaborative Combat Aircraft wingman drones.