Saudi Arabia Gets the Green Light for F-35 Purchase.

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Key takeaways The proposal for the purchase of 48 F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jets by Saudi Arabia has entered a crucial new phase after passing the U.S. Congressional review period on October 17, 2026. Although the passing of this period without a blocking vote enables the process to proceed to […]

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Following the approval by the US State Department for the potential sale of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, the US Congress did not issue a rejection decision during the 30-day review period, thus paving the way for the sale of the aircraft to Saudi Arabia. The US government has approved a request from Saudi Arabia for […] The article “Yes” from the US Congress to the sale of 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia was…

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Following the US approval of a potential F-35A sale to Saudi Arabia, the US Congress did not reject the offer during its 30-day review period. The US administration had approved the package of 48 F-35A fighter jets that Saudi Arabia wants to acquire, with a deadline of September 2026. The sale, worth a total of $24.3 billion, was reported to the US Congress, and the 30-day review period has ended. The package includes 48… The post Green Light fo…

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Saudi Arabia's proposed acquisition of 48 F-35As worth US$24.3 billion has passed the Congressional review period, paving the way for the LOA process and raising strategic questions about Gulf air power, Israeli superiority and American control of technology.

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The US Congress did not block the sale of 48 F-35 aircraft to Saudi Arabia for $24.3 billion. Israel is demanding compensation to maintain a military advantage. All the details