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U.S. clears potential $24.3B F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia despite security concerns

NBC News Politics·September 18, 2026·1 min read
U.S. clears potential $24.3B F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia despite security concerns

The U.S. State Department approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite concerns from lawmakers that the deal could expose America's top military secrets to China. The sale includes advanced stealth jets and is among the largest arms deals.

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