U.S. approves proposed $24.3 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia
The package includes 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and 49 engines, according to the State Department and Reuters.
The United States has approved a proposed $24.3 billion arms package for Saudi Arabia that includes 48 F-35 fighter jets.
The U.S. State Department has approved a proposed $24.3 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia, including 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, 49 Pratt & Whitney engines, communications equipment, spare parts and other support items, according to reports cited by IRNA.