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US Approves $24.3 Billion Sale of 48 F-35 Stealth Fighters to Saudi Arabia

A Defense Intelligence Agency assessment warning that Saudi Arabia's reliance on Chinese telecommunications infrastructure could compromise F-35 stealth technology has triggered congressional opposition to a $24.3 billion fighter sale. As Washington debates the security risks, Turkey has formally offered Riyadh its domestically produced KAAN fighter as a replacement.

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The proposed sale of 48 F-35 fighters to Saudi Arabia faces new scrutiny over data security concerns.From: US Intelligence Warning on Chinese Telecoms Complicates $24.3 Billion Saudi F-35 Sale as Turkey Pitches Alternative

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U.S. intelligence officials warn that Chinese-built telecommunications infrastructure could intercept sensitive aircraft telemetry.From: US Intelligence Warning on Chinese Telecoms Complicates $24.3 Billion Saudi F-35 Sale as Turkey Pitches Alternative ·
The $24.3 billion Foreign Military Sale includes 48 airframes, spare engines, and integrated electronic warfare suites.From: US Approves $24.3 Billion Sale of 48 F-35 Stealth Fighters to Saudi Arabia ·
Turkey has formally offered its domestically produced KAAN fighter to Saudi Arabia as an alternative to the F-35.From: US Intelligence Warning on Chinese Telecoms Complicates $24.3 Billion Saudi F-35 Sale as Turkey Pitches Alternative ·
The State Department formally notified Congress of the proposed sale, triggering a 30-day review period.From: US Approves $24.3 Billion Sale of 48 F-35 Stealth Fighters to Saudi Arabia ·

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September 2026

  1. US Intelligence Warning on Chinese Telecoms Complicates $24.3 Billion Saudi F-35 Sale as Turkey Pitches Alternative
  2. US Approves $24.3 Billion Sale of 48 F-35 Stealth Fighters to Saudi Arabia