U.S. plan to sell Saudi Arabia 48 F-35 jets reportedly advances
Bloomberg reports that the State Department formally notified Congress on September 17, 2026, of a plan to provide Saudi Arabia with 48 F-35s. The proposed sale could still face obstacles.
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The Trump administration’s proposed sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia is advancing but could still face obstacles, Bloomberg reports. The State Department formally notified Congress of the plan on September 17, 2026. Bloomberg describes the F-35 as the most advanced U.S. fighter jet available for export and says its sensitive technology means it is sold only to long-standing U.S. military allies.
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