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Trump's F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia Raises Security Concerns
11/18/2025
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- On November 17, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
- The decision drew concerns within the administration that China could access U.S. technology used in the F-35.
- The announcement came ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington, his first trip to the United States in over seven years.
