Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman is set to pursue the purchase of F-35 fighter jets from the United States during his November trip, according to a report by the New York Times (NYT). The publication cited unnamed American officials who stated that Saudi authorities seek to obtain “low-profile” F-35s—among the most advanced U.S. fighter jets—for their air force.
The article also noted that Riyadh is advancing plans for a potential deal that could grant access to American technology to support its nuclear program. Meanwhile, the U.S. has not yet reinstated Turkey into the F-35 program, as highlighted by reports on the White House meeting failing to deliver expected outcomes for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Bloomberg earlier reported that Switzerland intends to abandon its purchase of American F-35 and F-35A jets due to tariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, with potential contract modifications proposed for future European partnerships.
