An F-35A fighter jet, the most widely used version of the stealth fighter designed by the American aerospace company Lockheed Martin. (Credit: AFP)
The stakes are high for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. On the eve of his arrival at the White House, President Donald Trump said, “We will be selling the F-35s.” Riyadh has pursued these advanced fighter jets for years, and the day after his visit, the deal got its first green light.During their highly anticipated meeting on Nov. 18, which marked MBS’s first visit to the U.S. since the assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, Trump confirmed his approval for future deliveries of F-35s as part of a bilateral “defense agreement” — subject to congressional approval.This is a major victory for the de facto Saudi leader, which is likely to reignite Israel’s regional concerns and the United Arab Emirates’ ambitions. The implications Between Trump and MBS, promises that can't be kept Additional deterrent...
The stakes are high for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. On the eve of his arrival at the White House, President Donald Trump said, “We will be selling the F-35s.” Riyadh has pursued these advanced fighter jets for years, and the day after his visit, the deal got its first green light.During their highly anticipated meeting on Nov. 18, which marked MBS’s first visit to the U.S. since the assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, Trump confirmed his approval for future deliveries of F-35s as part of a bilateral “defense agreement” — subject to congressional approval.This is a major victory for the de facto Saudi leader, which is likely to reignite Israel’s regional concerns and the United Arab Emirates’ ambitions. The implications Between Trump and MBS, promises that can't be kept Additional...
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