The Trump administration has approved a potential sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. The State Department has cleared the way for the deal, which is estimated to be worth approximately $24 billion.
This proposed sale of F-35 warplanes has drawn controversy and reportedly faces intelligence concerns. The move by President Donald Trump's administration allows the deal to proceed despite these issues.
The United States is moving forward with the significant military equipment transfer to the Kingdom. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.