SUA aprobă vânzarea a 48 de avioane stealth F-35 către Arabia Saudită, în valoare de 24 de miliarde de dolari

The U.S. government has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, pending Congressional approval. This deal aims to enhance Saudi defense capabilities amid ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts. The State Department argues it will strengthen U.S.-Saudi military cooperation, although concerns exist regarding potential technology transfer to China. Saudi Arabia has long sought F-35s, but Israel has expressed reservations due to its own military advantage. The sale is part of a broader arms acquisition trend by Saudi Arabia, which faces threats from Iran and Houthi forces. The U.S. has previously limited F-35 sales to close allies, excluding Turkey after its purchase of Russian defense systems.