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US Approves Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia Amid Regional Concerns
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The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 48 F-35 stealth jets to Saudi Arabia for $24.3 billion, despite Israeli concerns. The deal aims to enhance Saudi defense capabilities and interoperability with U.S. forces, while the State Department maintains it won't disrupt the regional military balance.
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- US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia.
- Israel has expressed concerns over the sale impacting regional military balance.
- State Department claims the sale will not alter the regional military balance.
- The deal is part of a larger $24.3 billion military package.
- Some US lawmakers oppose the sale due to potential Chinese technology acquisition.
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