U.S.-Saudi $24B ‘Historic’ F-35 Deal Could Hit Another Roadblock as New Report Flags China Espionage Risk

Saudi Arabia’s long-sought acquisition of the F-35 stealth jets could face another major obstacle after US intelligence assessments warned that China could obtain sensitive technology from the kingdom. Earlier, Saudi Arabia received approval from US President Donald Trump to acquire F-35s in November 2025 after Riyadh and Washington signed a “historic strategic defense agreement.” Now, [...] The post U.S.-Saudi $24B ‘Historic’ F-35 Deal Could Hit Another Roadblock as New Report Flags China Espionage Risk appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES .
2026-09-17 11:03:48