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Trump administration considering F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration is weighing a multi-billion-dollar sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a potential major policy shift that has stirred debate over the military balance in the region and Washingtons commitment to preserving Israel’s qualitative military edge.” Saudi Arabia has requested 48 of the advanced aircraft, a proposal the Pentagon is considering, according to Reuters. The deal would require approval at the cabinet level an…
Saudi Arabia could soon receive up to 48 F-35 fighter jets from the US. The Pentagon has reviewed the deal, Trump supports it – a step that could change the balance of power in the Middle East.
Two years ago it became clear that the Saudi authorities came to refocus their objective towards the possible purchase of French fighters Rafale, from Dassault Aviation, as an alternative to the F-35s that Washington did not sell to them and also to the Eurofighters who were also being vetoed for issues of respect for human rights in the Persian Gulf country. Earlier this year, the Saudis appealed directly to US President Donald Trump to try to …
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