Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II: What the $24.3 billion US-Saudi deal means for the Middle East
The US State Department announced a proposed $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, including engines and support equipment. This deal aims to bolster Saudi military capabilities and enhance US-Saudi defense ties amid regional tensions, particularly with Iran. Congressional approval is required to finalize the sale within 30 days.