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US approves $24.3B sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia amid Israeli concerns

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The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. This decision was made by the State Department despite concerns raised by Israel, which is currently the only Middle Eastern country operating the F-35. US officials stated the sale aims to enhance Saudi Arabia's defense capabilities and interoperability with US forces, while intelligence analysts noted potential risks of China acquiring F-35 technology through its partnership with the kingdom. AI

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US approves $24.3B sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia amid Israeli concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 Italiano(IT) · Agence France-Presse ·

    US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia despite Israeli concerns

    The US has approved a US$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 long sought to buy F-35s, but officials from Israel – currently …

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