US approves $24.3bn sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
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Neutral summary
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a deal worth $24.3 billion, which still requires congressional approval. The package includes 49 Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 engines, communications equipment and spare parts. The State Department said the sale would “improve Saudi Arabia’s capability to deter current and future threats” and would not alter the regional military balance. US intelligence agencies, including the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, had warned in internal reports that China could acquire F-35 technology through spying or military cooperation with Riyadh. Israel, the only Middle Eastern country operating the jets, has voiced concerns, while the Saudi embassy in Washington called the deal a reflection of the “strength and enduring nature” of the bilateral strategic partnership.
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The New York Times (outlet profile)
U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis. Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or coo…
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Telegraf (outlet profile)
Američki obaveštajci upozoravaju: Kina bi preko Saudijske Arabije mogla da dođe do tehnologije F-35. Američke obaveštajne službe upozoravaju da bi planirana prodaja borbenih aviona F-35 Saudijskoj Arabiji mogla da omogu…
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Интерфакс (outlet profile)
NYT сообщила о сомнениях разведки США в продаже F-35 Эр-Рияду из-за Китая. Разведслужбы США предполагают, что китайские специалисты смогут ознакомиться с истребителями-бомбардировщиками F -35, если Вашингтон продаст их…
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www.rbc.ru (outlet profile)
NYT назвала Китай препятствием для продажи F-35 Эр-Рияду. США опасаются, что продажа F-35 Саудовской Аравии позволит Китаю изучить секретные технологии истребителей.
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The Jerusalem Post (outlet profile)
China could acquire F-35 fighter jet technology through Saudi Arabia, US officials warn - report. The officials' fears stem from the United States' multi-billion-dollar sale of 48 aircraft to Saudi Arabia, which has bee…
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ТАСС (outlet profile)
NYT: США опасаются доступа Китая к истребителям F-35. КНР может получить доступ к технологиям F-35 путем "шпионажа" в Саудовской Аравии или в рамках военного партнерства с Эр-Риядом, отметила газета
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Bloomberg (outlet profile)
Pentagon, Lockheed to Accelerate Production of New Missile. The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Corp. are moving to speed up the production of a new classified air-to-air missile for US Air Force and Navy jets that’s seen…
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El Economista (outlet profile)
Lockheed Martin revela nuevo misil secreto y acelera su producción. Lockheed Martin dio a conocer este jueves los detalles de un misil aire-aire de última generación desarrollado para contrarrestar las amenazas proceden…
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Valor Economico (outlet profile)
Lockheed Martin revela míssil de última geração e fecha acordo com o Pentágono. A Lockheed Martin divulgou nesta quinta-feira (17) detalhes sobre o míssil de última geração desenvolvido para contrapor o avanço bélico da…
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Bloomberg (outlet profile)
US to Sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia in $24.3 Billion Deal. The State Department notified Congress that it plans to sell Saudi Arabia up to 48 F-35 warplanes in a first-time sale that could be worth as much as $24.3 billion.
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Al-Monitor (outlet profile)
US clears way for $24.3 billion military aircraft sale to Saudi Arabia. WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The US Department of State has approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Figh…
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Al-Monitor (outlet profile)
US clears way for $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia. WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The US Department of Statesaid on Thursday it has approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II figh…
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Times of India (outlet profile)
US advances $24.3bn Saudi F-35 deal despite concerns over kingdom's China ties. The US State Department approved a potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. This significant deal is valued at an estimated $24…
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Die Welt (outlet profile)
„Die Piloten steigen jetzt von Altware in First-Class-Flugzeuge ein“. Das US-Unternehmen Lockheed Martin liefert am Freitag das erste Kampfflugzeug vom Typ F-35 an Deutschland aus. „Wenn wir sie für die nukleare Teilhab…
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The Jerusalem Post (outlet profile)
US approves possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. According to the US State Department, the proposed sale would be worth around $24.3 billion and consist of 48 F-35 fighter jets.
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Financial Times (outlet profile)
Trump administration approves $24bn sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. Deal is a win for Riyadh while it is embroiled in a regional crisis triggered by the Iran war
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Al-Monitor (outlet profile)
Trump administration approves $24B sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. Trump first announced the planned sale in November 2025, ahead of hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.
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Clarín (outlet profile)
EEUU aprueba venta de 48 cazas F-35 a Arabia Saudita. La nación norteamericana dio luz verde a un acuerdo millonario para suministrar aeronaves avanzadas a un socio estratégico en Oriente Medio. El pacto busca fortalece…
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ТАСС (outlet profile)
США хотят продать Саудовской Аравии 48 истребителей на $24,3 млрд. К каждому F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter Соединенные Штаты передадут двигатели Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 и предоставят еще один запасной, а та…
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Valor Economico (outlet profile)
EUA abrem caminho para venda de caças de US$ 24,3 bilhões à Arábia Saudita. O Departamento de Estado dos Estados Unidos informou nesta quinta-feira que deu aval a uma possível venda de caças F-35 Lightning II, da Lockhe…
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Middle East Eye (outlet profile)
US State Department approves sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. US State Department approves sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia The US State Department has approved a proposed sale of 48 F-35 fighte…
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Insajder (outlet profile)
SAD odobrile Saudijskoj Arabiji kupovinu više od 40 aviona F-35. Stejt department saopštio je danas da je odobrena prodaja aviona „F-35 Lightning II” kompanije „Lokid Martin” Saudijskoj Arabiji, u trenutku kada je ta dr…
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Folha de S.Paulo (outlet profile)
EUA aprovam venda de caças F-35 para Arábia Saudita. Dois movimentos separados adicionaram dinâmica à nova geografia política do Oriente Médio nesta quinta-feira (17). Leia mais (09/17/2026 - 16h49)
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UOL (outlet profile)
EUA aprovam venda de caças F-35 para Arábia Saudita
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Middle East Eye (outlet profile)
US says it will sell up to 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia. US says it will sell up to 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia Submitted by Sean Mathews on Thu, 09/17/2026 - 19:44 The Trump administration has been working on the sale for mon…
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Al-Monitor (outlet profile)
US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Thursday, the kingdom's latest major arms pur…
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. The US approved a US$24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, pending approval by Congress.
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South China Morning Post (outlet profile)
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 lates…
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Haaretz (outlet profile)
U.S. clears way for $24.3 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia. The deal has raised concerns in Israel over its regional air superiority, while Netanyahu's office says understandings with Washington will preserve Israel's…
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Tanjug (outlet profile)
SAD odobril prodaju 48 aviona F-35 Saudijskoj Arabiji
Factual core
- The United States approved a $24.3 billion sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
- Lockheed Martin revealed details of a new next-generation air-to-air missile on Thursday.