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Saudi Arabia’s Request to Buy F-35 Jets Clears Key Pentagon Hurdle, Sources Say
- This year, Saudi Arabia requested to buy as many as 48 F-35 fighter jets, clearing a key Pentagon hurdle ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit after appealing to President Donald Trump.
- Amid efforts to diversify partnerships, Riyadh is seeking the F-35 to modernize its air force and counter threats from Iran while maintaining ties with Washington and pursuing Vision 2030.
- The F-35 uses stealth technology and is considered the world's most advanced fighter jet, while Israel has operated it for nearly a decade as the only Middle Eastern operator.
- No final decision has been made, officials say, and several steps remain including U.S. Cabinet approvals, presidential sign-off, and Congress notification amid scrutiny of the nearly $142 billion arms package.
- The F-35 request ties into broader diplomatic efforts, and Lockheed Martin said military sales are government-to-government transactions, highlighting Washington's central role.
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Saudi Arabia's request to buy F-35 jets clears key Pentagon hurdle, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a Saudi Arabian request to buy as many as 48 F-35 fighter jets, a potential multi-billion-dollar deal that has cleared a key Pentagon hurdle ahead of a visit by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, two sources familiar with the matter said.
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