MILITARY● ELEVATED1h ago · Sep 18, 2026, 6:51 AM
US approves sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
Le Monde [en] · middle east
The US State Department on Thursday announced the latest in a series of arms purchases by the kingdom, which faces drone and missile strikes from Iran and Yemeni Houthi rebels. The deal requires approval in Congress before it can go ahead.
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