The United States and Saudi Arabia have held talks on Riyadh's potential purchase of Lockheed F-35 fighter jets, two sources familiar with the discussions said. According to the interlocutors, the kingdom has been showing interest in these advanced fifth-generation aircraft with stealth technology and high combat effectiveness for many years.
However, as one of the informants noted, it remains unclear whether Washington will give the green light to this deal, since the F-35 is also used by Israel, a key US ally in the Middle East. The delivery of such aircraft to Saudi Arabia could change the balance of power in the region and cause concern in Tel Aviv.
If the agreement is approved, it will become part of broader strategic cooperation between the countries, including defense contracts, energy and space projects. Recall that on May 13, 2025, the parties signed a record agreement worth about $142 billion, including arms supplies and infrastructure development.
The potential F-35 deal is seen as an important step in strengthening Saudi Arabia's position in the face of growing geopolitical challenges in the Persian Gulf and the country's desire to modernize its aircraft to modern fifth-generation standards.
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