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US Notifies Congress of Possible F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia, Raising Israeli Concerns

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The US State Department has formally notified Congress of a potential sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, complete with engines and support systems. If approved, Saudi Arabia would become the second Middle Eastern nation to operate the advanced stealth aircraft, after Israel. Reports indicate the Saudi variant would lack some of the advanced capabilities featured in Israel's F-35 fleet. The deal has unsettled Israel, which has long held a qualitative military edge in the region partly due to its exclusive F-35 access. Analysts also warn the agreement could open strategic opportunities for China in the region.

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