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The State Department put together the package and sent it to two congressional committees in June to get informal approval for the sale before announcing it.
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In June 2026, the U.S. State Department sent the F-35 sale package to two congressional committees for informal approval.
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-06",
    "organization": "U.S. State Department"
}
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US Politics Legislation Government Action
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September 18, 2026 at 8:23 PM (3 weeks ago)
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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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