U.S. State Department: Approval granted for sale of 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
Approval for Sale of Fighter Jets
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- As part of a potential deal worth $24.3 billion
The U.S. Department of State announced its approval of a potential military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, with an estimated value of $24.3 billion.
The proposed deal includes 48 F-35 fighters manufactured by Lockheed Martin, along with 49 engines produced by Pratt & Whitney, as well as communications equipment, spare parts, and support elements associated with the aircraft.
The U.S. State Department stated that the proposed sale would support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the security of Saudi Arabia, which it described as a major non-NATO ally and a force for political stability and economic progress in the Gulf region.
U.S. authorities affirmed that the proposed deal would strengthen Saudi Arabia’s ability to deter current and future threats.
The State Department’s approval is part of the U.S. foreign military sales process and does not signify the finalization of the deal; rather, it constitutes an official notification of a potential sale within the established legal framework for U.S. military sales.
