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Pentagon intelligence warns the sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia could risk China gaining sensitive technology and impact Israel’s regional military edge.
- The Trump administration is pursuing a sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, while a Pentagon intelligence report warned China could acquire sensitive technology if the deal proceeds.
- High-Level meetings in Washington have focused on broad strategic cooperation, as Prince Khalid bin Salman recently met Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, while Saudi Arabia presses the United States on a civilian nuclear program and a mutual defense agreement.
- The Defense Intelligence Agency declined to comment on the report, and the Saudi embassy in Washington did not reply, while analysts note the sale could affect Israel’s qualitative military edge.
- The approval pathway runs from the Pentagon into an interagency review, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expected to approve before the White House declines to pre-empt President Donald Trump's discussions.
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington trip is timed amid fraught regional politics as normalization with Israel faces delays, making progress unlikely soon.
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Sultan will soon arrive in Washington for crucial talks with US President Donald Trump. Among the deals on the table, the most controversial is Saudi Arabia’s request for 48 stealth F-35 fifth generation jets. The Saudis have been watching Israel’s use of F-35s, in Syria, Yemen and Iran. The fact […] The post Leaked DIA warning of Chinese spying imperils Saudi F-35 purchase appeared first on Asia Times.
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🔔 The Liberty DailyAmerica's Next Big Weapons Deal Could Be Gift To Chinese
An imminent arms deal with Saudi Arabia could open the door to an intelligence leak to China, an internal report from the Pentagon's chief intel arm warned Friday.
The Trump administration is negotiating the sale of state-of-the-art F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Security experts warn of possible technology transfer to China.
MichaelSavage.com – Pentagon Flags Security Concerns in Saudi F-35 Bid
U.S. military advisers are raising concerns about a proposed sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, warning that China could gain access to sensitive technology if the deal goes forward. The New York Times reported that a Pentagon intelligence assessment outlines the risk that China will try to acquire F-35 systems through espionage or…
According to a Pentagon intelligence report, China may try to acquire advanced F-35 technology from Saudi Arabia.
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