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US weighs $24.3bn F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia amid security and regional concerns

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The United States is scrutinising a proposed $24.3 billion deal to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. If approved, Saudi Arabia would become only the second Middle Eastern nation to operate the advanced stealth aircraft. The deal has raised concerns about its potential impact on regional military balance, particularly Israel's long-held qualitative military edge. Additionally, Saudi Arabia's deepening ties with China have prompted worries over the security of sensitive American defence technology.

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