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US Approves $24.3 Billion Sale of 48 F-35 Warplanes to Saudi Arabia

Washington's approval of the stealth jet deal comes despite past Israeli objections to Riyadh acquiring the aircraft.

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France 24 — English

The United States said on Thursday that it had approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, according to a statement cited by France 24.

The announcement marks a significant expansion of US-Saudi defense cooperation and would make Saudi Arabia one of the few countries in the region to operate the advanced fighter jet.

Israel has previously voiced concerns about Riyadh acquiring F-35 aircraft, even as efforts continue toward normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, France 24 reported.

No further details were immediately available on the timeline for delivery of the aircraft or the specific terms of the agreement.

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