Key Takeaways
- The US is considering allowing Saudi Arabia to acquire dozens of F-35 fighter jets.
- Pentagon concerns include China accessing sensitive technology.
- Deal may hinge on Saudi normalization of relations with Israel.
Pentagon Wary of Saudi F-35 Sale, Trump Likely to Sign Off
US President Donald Trump Expected to Approve Deal for Saudi Arabia's F-35 Acquisition
US President Donald Trump is expected to approve a deal allowing Saudi Arabia to acquire dozens of F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets despite Pentagon concerns. The proposal faces resistance inside the US government due to links with China and Israel’s ‘qualitative military edge’. A condition reportedly tied to the potential sale is Saudi normalization of relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords framework.
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