Saturday, September 19, 2026

White House approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

That is huge! For example, Germany has only 35 of such aircraft, but Japan has 147.

"Key Points
  • The Trump administration has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, along with engines and other parts.
  • The deal comes as Iran-backed Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi Arabia and seek control of the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
  • Congress has 30 days to scrutinize deal, with lawmakers raising concerns over the potential transfer of sensitive U.S. military technology and Riyadh’s ties to China.
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