# US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia

https://mins.news/en/item/63764

- France 24, 2026-09-18 06:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260918-us-approves-24-3-billion-sale-of-48-f-35-warplanes-to-saudi-arabia

> The United States said Thursday it had approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Israel had previously raised concerns about Riyadh obtaining the aircraft, despite efforts to normalise relations.

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