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The package of the jets and a spare engine, valued at $24.3 billion, “will improve Saudi Arabia’s capability to deter current and future threats by strengthening its homeland defense,” the State Department said in the announcement.
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The proposed sale of F-35 jets and a spare engine to Saudi Arabia is valued at $24.3 billion.
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Claim Maker
The State Department
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News Article
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{
    "policy": "F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia",
    "statistic": "$24.3 billion"
}
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Military Economics US Politics
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Created
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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