Why Trump’s $24.3 billion Saudi F-35 deal is raising concerns in US, Israel

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The $24.3 billion proposed sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia raises concerns in the US and Israel about regional military balance and technology security. Saudi Arabia would become the second Middle Eastern country to acquire these high-tech aircraft, amid growing Saudi-China ties.

The proposed $24.3 billion sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia is under careful examination. If approved, this transaction would position Saudi Arabia as the second country in the Middle East to acquire these high-tech military aircraft. However, apprehensions about the impact on regional military dynamics and Israel's strategic advantage loom large. Moreover, the growing relationship between Saudi Arabia and China raises further concerns regarding technology security.