US Approves 24.3 Billion Jet Sale
The State Department approved a potential 24.3 billion dollar sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. The proposed deal includes 48 aircraft and requires congressional approval.
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United States cleared a $24.3B sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia on Thursday afternoon, marking a major defense policy shift. The potential deal tests Washington's long-standing policy of maintaining Israel's qualitative military edge in the region. The kingdom has sought the advanced jets for years to modernize its air force and counter threats from Iran amid rising Middle East conflicts.
