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Are those Legos? A look at the most futuristic fighter in Paris

By Jeff Martin

Jul 1, 2019

Lego built a lifesize T-65 X-wing Starfighter at the Paris Air Show, and Defense News' Jeff Martin check out its capabilities. (Daniel Woolfolk/Staff)

About Jeff Martin

Jeff Martin is the Associate Editor for Multimedia and the host & producer of Defense News Weekly, airing online and on American Forces Network worldwide. In his role as Associate Editor, he reports worldwide on the military and defense industry and leads a market-leading multimedia team.

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Are those Legos? A look at the most futuristic fighter in Paris

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