← September 18, 2026 briefingPolitics
Trump Sells F-35s to Saudi Arabia, Congress Decides
The Trump administration has approved the long-sought sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a deal that now requires Congressional sign-off and has rattled allies concerned about advanced stealth technology spreading across the Middle East. The timing is pointed: Riyadh is actively seeking US support in its ongoing war against Yemen's Houthis.







