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US Approves Potential $24.3 Billion F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia

Proposed sale still requires congressional approval before the $24.3 billion deal can be finalised WASHINGTON: The United States has approved the potential sale of 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a deal estimated at $24.3 billion, marking a significant development in Washington’s defence relationship with Riyadh. The US Department of State […]

Italian F-2000 Aircraft Hit During Attacks on Saudi Air Base

Italian aircraft was hit during air base attacks in Saudi Arabia. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY ROME: An Italian F-2000 fighter aircraft was hit during a series of attacks on the Ta’if air base in Saudi Arabia, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on Friday. Crosetto said he was closely monitoring the situation at the Saudi air […]