State Department Approves $24.3 Billion F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia
The proposed package includes 48 F-35 fighter jets and 49 engines, according to a notification sent to Congress.
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, according to a notification sent to Congress and reported by Anadolu Agency.
The package includes 48 F-35 fighter jets and 49 engines, the notification said.
Under U.S. arms export procedures, major foreign military sales require the State Department to notify Congress before a deal can proceed. Lawmakers are typically given a review period during which they can raise objections to a proposed sale.
Anadolu Agency did not report further details on the timeline for delivery, the specific F-35 variant involved, or additional equipment that may accompany the sale.
The report did not include comment from Saudi officials or the U.S. Department of Defense on the proposed transaction.
Sources
- US State Department approves $24.3B F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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