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2026-09-18 10:48:11
[US State Department Approves Sale of 48 F-35 Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia] The US State Department issued a statement on the 17th, saying it has approved a potential foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia of 48 F-35 fighter jets and related equipment, with a total estimated value of $24.3 billion. According to the statement, the sale includes 48 F-35 fighter jets and 49 engines, as well as communication equipment, spare parts, training, and other support equipment. According to US media reports, this arms sale still requires approval from the US Congress. Even if approved, the first batch of aircraft will take several years to be delivered to Saudi Arabia. (Xinhua)
