Khaberni - US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States will supply the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets for the first time.
Trump said at an investment forum in Miami: "For the first time, we announced that the Kingdom is a major non-NATO ally, and for the first time, we approved the sale of the F-35 to Saudi Arabia. The F-35 jets are incredible, and we are selling them at a very reasonable price."
This announcement follows previous statements by Trump in November 2025, when he was preparing to welcome the Saudi Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, at the White House, where he announced his readiness to sell the aircraft to Saudi Arabia. On November 18, Trump welcomed the Crown Prince at the White House and reaffirmed his stance.
American media reports suggest that this deal might face some difficulties, especially with Israel not approving this sale. However, Trump's announcement today confirms moving forward with the deal, at a time when the region is experiencing military escalation with the ongoing American-Israeli war on Iran for the twenty-eighth consecutive day.
It should be noted that the F-35 jets are considered among the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world, possessing advanced technological capabilities that are subject to strict export controls. Washington's approval for their sale to Saudi Arabia comes as part of enhancing defense cooperation with a key non-NATO ally.
