US approves twenty four billion dollar F thirty five sale to Saudi Arabia

…commitment to preserving Israel’s “qualitative military edge”. The US State Department said the proposed sale would also include 49 Pratt & Whitney engines, communications equipment, spare parts, and other support. “ This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major non-NATO ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Gulf region ,” the State Department said. However, the deal still requires congressional approval. The proposed sale is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to deepen defence ties with Riyadh. In 2025, the US agreed…

…Riyadh normalising relations with Israel, but those efforts stalled. The Saudi embassy in Washington welcomed the proposed sale, describing it as a further step in defense cooperation between the two countries. " The proposed F-35 sale reflects the strength and enduring nature of the Saudi-U.S. strategic partnership and the continued advancement of our defense cooperation ," the embassy said on X. The F-35, built with stealth technology that allows it to evade enemy detection, is considered the world's most advanced fighter jet. Israel has operated the aircraft for a decade, building…

…was seen a sign the countries are seeking ways to provide for mutual defence that relies less on Washington. Democrat Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois has opposed the sale. Krishnamoorthi warned that " it could put the crown jewels of American military technology within reach of the Chinese Communist Party ". Other Democratic lawmakers and some American defence officials have raised similar concerns about giving F-35s to Saudi Arabia, BBC reported. There is a concern among them that Riyadh might share the sensitive…