Trump administration advances $24.3 billion fighter jet deal to Saudi Arabia

France 24 · Semafor · CNBC · 5 sources · first seen 18.09.2026 · updated 19.09.2026

The Trump administration advanced a $24.3 billion fighter jet deal to Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks.

The Trump administration advanced a $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia.

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