Saudi Arabia welcomes approved U.S. F-35 fighter jet sale

The Saudi Embassy in the United States issued a statement welcoming the approved F-35 sale, calling it a reflection of the strength and enduring nature of the Saudi-U.S. strategic partnership. The embassy said the proposed sale advances defense cooperation and noted that decades of Saudi-U.S. security cooperation have contributed to regional stability, strengthened collective defense capabilities, and advanced shared security interests.