F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia cleared after years of to and fro between Washington and Riyadh

Washington has approved the potential sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. This significant deal includes aircraft, engines, and extensive support packages. The United States stated the sale would not alter the regional military balance. Saudi Arabia has pushed for these jets due to recent air defense vulnerabilities. This move follows other major arms purchases by Riyadh this year.