U.S. Approves $24.3 Billion Sale of 48 F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia

The United States approved a $24.3 billion proposed sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes and related equipment to Saudi Arabia.

The State Department notified Congress about the proposed transaction, which requires formal approval from U.S. lawmakers.

The deal aims to bolster Saudi Arabia's homeland defense and interoperability with U.S. forces, despite regional concerns expressed by Israel.