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WorldWhy US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial

The Trump administration says it has approved a proposed sale of nearly 50 F-35 fighters to Saudi Arabia, worth about $24bn. Critics in Congress and among US defence officials fear Riyadh could share sensitive technology with China; lawmakers have 30 days to review or block the deal.

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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-18 01:31Original

Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial
Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversialWorld