US Approves $24 Billion F-35 Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia

In September 2026, the US State Department approved a possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, valued at about $24.3 billion. The package covers 48 aircraft, according to reports, and the Trump administration cleared the way for the deal. The State Department also approved a possible sale of UH-60L Blackhawk helicopters to Argentina.