US eyes multi-billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia, fueling regional debate
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The Trump administration has proposed a $24.3 billion sale of stealth F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia (48 planes with 49 engines), a deal still needing congressional approval and years from delivery. While Washington argues it would bolster a key ally and deterrence without upsetting Israel’s edge, critics warn it could shift the regional balance and deepen Saudi-Chinese ties, drawing Israeli concern and domestic scrutiny amid broader Middle East tensions.
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