US Sale Of F_35 Jets To Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON, Sept 17 - The US Department of State said on Thursday it has approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom is drawn deeper into war in the Middle East.Reported by 8 of 8 outlets; wording from The Straits Times.
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Saudi Arabia has long pursued the F-35’s but to date Israel has been the only country in the Middle East to secure access to Lockheed Martin’s fighter jet considered the most lethal, stealthy and survivable aircraft in the world.
Congress has previously questioned arms deals with Riyadh after the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.
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US intelligence analysts have also raised the possibility that China could acquire F-35 technology through its partnerships with the kingdom
“The sale strengthens the U.S. defense industrial base and ensures Saudi Arabia continues to buy American.”
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- 17 Sep
WASHINGTON, Sept 17 - The US Department of State said on Thursday it has approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom is drawn deeper into war in the Middle East.
- 18 Sep
“The sale strengthens the U.S. defense industrial base and ensures Saudi Arabia continues to buy American.”
Coverage 10 articles
18 Sep U.S. clears potential $24.3B F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia despite security concerns
NBC News
18 Sep Saudi Arabia notches win with F-35 sale
Semafor
18 Sep US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
Dawn
18 Sep Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial
BBC
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The Straits Times
17 Sep Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
Al Jazeera
17 Sep U.S. approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
The Hindu
17 Sep US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia despite Israeli concerns
South China Morning Post
The Straits Times
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