US says it will sell up to 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia
US says it will sell up to 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia The US State Department has notified Congress that it plans to sell Saudi Arabia up to 48 F-35 warplanes, in a move that has been widely opposed by Israel. The historic sale could total $24.3bn and would mark the first time an Arab state gains access to the US’s fifth-generation jet fighter. “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy…
The US State Department has announced plans to sell up to 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a move that has garnered significant opposition from Israel. The potential sale, valued at $24.3 billion, would be the first time an Arab country gains access to the US's fifth-generation jet fighter. The Department's statement highlights the sale's role in supporting US foreign policy and national security objectives, emphasizing the security benefits for a major non-NATO ally in the Gulf region.
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