--- title: "US approves potential $24.3 billion F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia" description: "Most outlets led with the approval of the $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia and the inclusion of 49 engines in the package. Several also noted the sale is conditional on congressional approval and highlighted its potential impact on Middle East military dynamics. A few outlets, such as Profit and Geo News, added context about the deal’s implications for U.S.-Saudi defense ties and the region’s security balance. Others, like the Express Tribune and Daily Times, focused more on the technical details of the package." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9089-us-clears-way-for-24-3-billion-fighter-jet-sale-to-saudi site: HarZaviya language: en --- # US approves potential $24.3 billion F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia world · updated 19 Sep 2026, 4:21 AM PKT · 17–19 Sep 2026 · 14 articles from 13 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 13 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the approval of the $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets and related equipment to Saudi Arabia, noting the State Department’s announcement and the need for congressional approval. Some also mentioned the potential impact on Middle East military dynamics and the inclusion of 49 engines and support equipment. A few outlets briefly highlighted the sale’s context in the region’s ongoing tensions or its implications for U.S.-Saudi defense ties. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 19 Sep 2026 — US approves $24.3b sale of 48 F-35 fighters to Saudi Arabia (1 outlet) - **The Nation** — [US approves $24.3b sale of 48 F-35 fighters to Saudi Arabia](https://www.nation.com.pk/19-Sep-2026/us-approves-dollar-24-3b-sale-48-f-35-fighters-saudi-arabia) · 19 Sep 2026, 4:21 AM PKT > WASHINGTON - The US Department of State said on Thursday that it has approved a poten­tial $24. ### 17 Sep 2026 — US approves potential $24.3 billion F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia (12 outlets) > Most outlets led with the approval of the $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia and the inclusion of 49 engines in the package. Several also noted the sale is conditional on congressional approval and highlighted its potential impact on Middle East military dynamics. A few outlets, such as Profit and Geo News, added context about the deal’s implications for U.S.-Saudi defense ties and the region’s security balance. Others, like the Express Tribune and Daily Times, focused more on the technical details of the package. - **Aaj News (English)** — [US approves potential $24.3bn sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330472867/us-approves-potential-243bn-sale-of-f-35-jets-to-saudi-arabia) · 18 Sep 2026, 10:43 AM PKT > The US Department of State said on Thursday it had approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin’s ‌F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom is drawn deeper into war in the Middle East. A sale would mark a significant policy shift from the US, potentially altering the balance of military power in the Middle East and testing Washington’s definition of maintaining its ally ... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [US approves sale of F-35 fighter jets worth $24.3 billion to Saudi Arabia](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/18-Sep-2026/us-approves-sale-of-f-35-fighter-jets-worth-24-3-billion-to-saudi-arabia) · 18 Sep 2026, 10:26 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > WASHINGTON – The United States has potentially approved the sale of 48 advanced F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under a proposed defence package worth $24.3 billion amid ongoing Middle East tensions and Houthi attacks. According to the US State Department, the package would include 48 F-35 aircraft, 49 engines, communications and electronic […] - **BOL News** — [US approves potential $24.3B F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia](https://www.bolnews.com/world/us-approves-potential-243b-f-35-sale-to-saudi-arabia) · 18 Sep 2026, 9:54 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > The United States on Thursday approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, paving the way for a major expansion of the kingdom’s military capabilities if Congress approves the deal. - **Profit** — [US clears way for $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/18/us-clears-way-for-dollar243-billion-sale-of-48-f-35-fighter-jets-to-saudi-arabia) · 18 Sep 2026, 9:01 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Proposed deal includes 48 F-35 fighter jets, 49 engines and support equipment; sale still requires congressional approval and could test US commitment to maintaining Israel’s military edge - **Business Recorder** — [US clears way for $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440102/us-clears-way-for-243-billion-fighter-jet-sale-to-saudi-arabia) · 18 Sep 2026, 8:40 AM PKT · 97% identical wording to the newest filing > WASHINGTON: The US Department of State said on Thursday it had approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin’s ‌F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom is drawn deeper into war in the Middle East. A sale would mark a significant policy shift from the US, potentially altering the balance of military power in the Middle East and testing Washington’s definition of maintaini... - **Dunya News** — [US clears way for $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/973470-us-clears-way-for-243-billion-fighter-jet-sale-to-saudi-arabia) · 18 Sep 2026, 7:31 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > US approves potential $24.3 billion Saudi F-35 jet sale, potentially reshaping Middle East military dynamics and strengthening Washington-Riyadh defense ties. - **Geo News** — [US approves potential $24.3bn F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682562-us-approves-potential-243bn-f-35-sale-to-saudi-arabia) · 18 Sep 2026, 7:21 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > US President Donald Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 18, 2025. — ReutersUS deal includes 48 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter... - **Dawn** — [US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia](https://www.dawn.com/news/2030730/us-approves-sale-of-48-f-35-jets-to-saudi-arabia) · 18 Sep 2026, 7:10 AM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > WASHINGTON: The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Thursday, the latest major arms purchase by Riyadh since the start of the Iran war. Saudi Arabia has long sought to buy F-35s, but officials from Israel — currently the only country in the Middle East to operate the jets — have voiced concern about their sal... - **Daily Times** — [US approves potential $24.3bn F-35 fighter jets sale to Saudi Arabia](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1554500/us-approves-potential-24-3bn-f-35-fighter-jets-sale-to-saudi-arabia/) · 18 Sep 2026, 12:22 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > The United States has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. The US State Department announced the approval on Thursday. The proposed package includes 49 Pratt & Whitney engines, communications equipment and spare parts. It also covers other support items linked to the aircraft. The approval represents a […] - **Hum News English** — [US clears way for $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia](https://humenglish.com/latest/us-clears-way-for-24-3-billion-fighter-jet-sale-to-saudi-arabia/) · 18 Sep 2026, 12:18 AM PKT · 96% identical wording to the newest filing > WASHINGTON: The US Department of State said on Thursday it has approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom is drawn deeper into war in the Middle East. A sale would mark a significant policy shift from the US, potentially altering the balance of military power in the Middle East and testing Washington's definition of maintainin... - **24 News HD** — [US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia: State Dept](https://www.24newshd.tv/17-Sep-2026/us-approves-sale-48-f-35-jets-saudi-arabia-state-dept) · 17 Sep 2026, 11:53 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > The United States has approved a $24. - **The Express Tribune** — [US State Department approves $24.3 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629909/us-state-department-approves-243-billion-f-35-sale-to-saudi-arabia) · 17 Sep 2026, 6:18 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > 48 F-35 fighter jets, 49 engines included in package, according to State Department's notification to Congress ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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