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Another long-standing concern, which also derailed a potential similar sale to the UAE, is that the F-35 technology could be stolen by or somehow transferred to China,(Reuters) <\/p>\nPublished on: Nov 18, 2025 02:16 am IST <\/p>\n
The Saudi crown prince had been expected to arrive with a wish list that includes receiving formal assurances from Donald Trump.\u00a0 <\/p>\n
President Donald Trump said Monday he will sell F-35 advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia on the eve of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman\u2019s Washington visit, as he praised the kingdom for its long partnership with the United States.<\/p>\n
Another long-standing concern, which also derailed a potential similar sale to the UAE, is that the F-35 technology could be stolen by or somehow transferred to China,(Reuters) <\/p>\n
\u201cI will say that that we will be doing that,\u201d Trump said when asked if he would sell the jets to Saudi Arabia. \u201cWe\u2019ll be selling F-35.\u201d<\/p>\n
The crown prince, who is set to make a White House visit Tuesday, had been expected to arrive with a wish list that includes receiving formal assurances from Trump defining the scope of the U.S. military protection for the kingdom and an agreement to buy U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets, one of the world\u2019s most advanced aircraft.<\/p>\n
The crown prince, who is set to make a White House visit Tuesday, had been expected to arrive with a wish list that includes receiving formal assurances from Trump defining the scope of the U.S. military protection for the kingdom and an agreement to buy U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets, one of the world\u2019s most advanced aircraft.<\/p>\n
The Republican administration, however, has been wary about upsetting Israel\u2019s \u201cqualitative military advantage\u201d over its neighbors, especially at a time when Trump is depending on Israeli support for the success of his Gaza peace plan.<\/p>\n
Another long-standing concern, which also derailed a potential similar sale to the United Arab Emirates, is that the F-35 technology could be stolen by or somehow transferred to China, which has close ties to both the UAE and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
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