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If the production and delivery of the planes is completed, which would take years, Saudi Arabia would be only the second country in the Middle East to have F-35 jets, after Israel.
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As of September 2026, Israel is the only country in the Middle East that possesses F-35 jets.
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09",
    "country": "Israel",
    "location": "Middle East"
}
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Military International Relations Israel
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September 18, 2026 at 8:23 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 8:23 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Trump Moves Ahead With F-35 Jet Sales to Saudi Arabia Despite Intelligence Concerns
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/trump-f35-jet-saudi-arabia.html

The Trump administration is proceeding with the sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, valued at $24.3 billion, despite warnings from U.S. intelligence agencies that China could acquire or steal the warplane's technology. This move has sparked concerns among lawmakers and some Israeli officials regarding regional military balance and technological security.

F-35 Fighter Jets Saudi Arabia United States China Military Sales National Security Intelligence Concerns Foreign Policy

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