Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia

The Trump administration has asked lawmakers to approve the sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $24.3 billion. The State Department stated that this sale would not alter the military balance in the region, in line with U.S. policy to maintain Israel's military edge. This announcement follows the Houthis in Yemen claiming to have shot down a Saudi F-15 jet, marking a significant change in their military capabilities.