The U.S. State Department notified Congress on September 17, 2026, of approval for a potential $24.3 billion sale of up to 48 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking the kingdom's first-ever F-35 purchase.
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The State Department notified Congress that it plans to sell Saudi Arabia up to 48 F-35 warplanes in a first-time sale that could be worth as much as $24.3 billion.
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BREAKING: The US is selling Saudi Arabia 48 x F-35 fighter jets in a deal worth up to $24.3 billion, Saudi Arabia's first-ever F-35 purchase. The State Department notified Congress today and called it essential for "improving the security of a major non-NATO ally."
The proposed $24 billion stealth fighter deal has major ramifications across the Middle East. The post F-35 Sale To Saudi Arabia Approved By State Department appeared first on TWZ .
US says it will sell up to 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-says-it-will-sell-48-f-35s-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
#USA #KSA The US State Department has approved the sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a deal valued at approximately $24 billion. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender | 💬 Chat room