US Approves $24 Billion Sale of F-35 Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration has approved the sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. The $24 billion deal, which requires Congressional approval, is noted by some outlets as a move to support Riyadh in its ongoing conflict in Yemen.
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The United States government has officially approved the sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. The transaction, valued at approximately $24 billion, represents a significant expansion of the kingdom’s military capabilities amid ongoing regional instability.
The approval comes as Saudi Arabia seeks increased support from Washington to address security threats. The kingdom has faced persistent drone and missile attacks from Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, as well as broader regional tensions following the start of the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran in February.
This arms deal is the latest in a series of major military acquisitions by Riyadh. The kingdom has been actively looking to bolster its defense infrastructure in response to the heightened security environment in the Middle East.
While the executive branch has authorized the sale, the agreement is not yet finalized. The deal remains subject to approval by the United States Congress before the aircraft can be transferred to Saudi authorities.
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The deal, which needs approval from Congress, comes as Riyadh seeks Washington's help in its war with Yemen's Houthis.
8 hours agoUS approves sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Thursday, the kingdom's latest major arms purchase since the start of the Iran war. Saudi Arabia has been repeatedly targeted with drone and missile strikes by Tehran's forces since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran in February, and has also been hit by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
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