US Approves $24.3 Billion F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia
The proposed sale would give Saudi Arabia 48 F-35s and could take years to complete, while raising concerns about China’s access to the technology.
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‘Will Not Alter the Military Balance’: Saudi Arabia’s $24 Billion F-35 Approval Came With a Line for Israel
On September 17, the State Department approved a possible foreign military sale of 48 F-35 Lightning II fighters to Saudi Arabia, a deal estimated at around $24 billion that would upgrade a Royal Saudi Air Force built around aging F-15s. Some lawmakers worry China, which has a military partnership with the kingdom, could acquire or steal the technology, and Israel will want more advanced American systems. Turkey was removed from the F-35 program…
US Approves $24.3 Billion F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia wants into the F-35 club. What will membership cost? - The Press United
Beyond the price tag, Riyadh faces negotiations over sensitive technology, Israeli security and the freedom to choose its partners. The Trump administration has approved a potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as part of a $24.3 billion package that also includes engines, equipment, and spare parts. For Riyadh, the decision opens the […] The post Saudi Arabia wants into the F-35 club. What will membership cost? appeared first on Th…
Photo: US Dept. of Defense The United States has approved the sale of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the US State Department said. The decision comes amid Saudi Arabia's growing involvement in the Middle East conflict. The potential deal could mark a significant shift in US foreign policy. In addition to …
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