U.S. To Sell F-35 Fighter Jets To Saudi Arabia, Israel Not Amused
Published on: Nov. 19, 2025, 11:27 p.m. | Source: Times of India
US President Donald Trump has announced that Saudi Arabia would be getting the fighter jets it has long coveted. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office during the visit of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Trump said, “We will be selling F-35s,” as he called Saudi Arabia a “great ally.”. Interestingly, there was no mention of Israel which will not be amused by this deal. This defence deal is likely to shift the balance of power in the Middle East strengthening Saudi Arabia as a regional powerhouse and the first Arab nation to receive the most advanced American fighter jets. The sale still requires US government review and Congressional oversight but the Trump administration can try to push those through over the next three years, potentially altering the military balance towards Riyadh, especially over any objections Israel may have.
