Washington approves $24.3B arms deal for Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Department of State has approved a deal valued at $24.3 billion to sell 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, along with 49 engines of the Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 model. This move aims to enhance Saudi Arabia's defense capabilities and address current and future threats by strengthening operational compatibility with U.S. and regional forces. The Department also emphasizes that the deal supports the United States' security and political objectives and is an important step toward bolstering stability in the Gulf region. This announcement follows a previous deal worth $5.75 billion, which included advanced munitions and precision-guided bomb systems, as well as updates to Abrams tank engines, all intended to enhance the military capabilities of Saudi Arabia in line with U.S. foreign policy interests.
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