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US Approves Saudi Fighter Jet Sale

Updated 2026-09-18 00:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The State Department approved a potential $24 billion sale of fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite international concerns.

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Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story State Department OKs potential $24B fighter jet sale to Saudis The State Department announced Thursday that it approved a potential $24 billion sale
2026-09-18 00:05 UTC
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