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Saudi F-35 Export Approval
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP · 2026-09-17 · Importance 41 · Surprise 60 · No source text
The U.S. State Department approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft to Saudi Arabia on September 17, 2026. The proposed transaction is subject to the applicable foreign military sales process and is not reported as a completed order. Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the Middle East war was cited as a factor in the approval.
Key facts
- The US Department of State has approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia and the item headline cites a $24.3 billion military aircraft sale to Saudi Arabia.
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | probable | +60.6% | The US Department of State has approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to Saudi… |