US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering approving a deal to sell 48 F‑35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
Trump stated that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has requested “a lot of jets,” and he is reviewing the proposal. The potential sale is expected to be part of a broader economic and defense package during the Crown Prince’s upcoming visit to the White House.
While the Pentagon has cleared key steps for the deal, intelligence officials have raised concerns that sensitive F‑35 technology could be at risk, especially given Saudi Arabia’s growing ties with other global powers.
Experts also caution that the sale could affect Israel’s qualitative military edge, as Israel remains the only country in the Middle East currently operating the F‑35.
