$24 Billion Fighter Jet Deal: A Troubling Sign of Escalation in the Middle East The Trump administration's approval of a potential $24.
3 billion sale of F 35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is a stark reminder that, despite claims of a shift towards détente, the United States remains deeply entangled in regional conflicts.
This deal includes 48 advanced fighter jets and 49 Pratt & Whitney engines, touted as a major boost for Riyadh's security capabilities.