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U.S. clears potential $24.3B F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia despite security concerns

The State Department just approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. But some lawmakers are sounding the alarm that the deal could put America’s top military secrets within…

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U.S. clears potential $24.3B F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia despite security concerns

The State Department just approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. But some lawmakers are sounding the alarm that the deal could put America’s top military secrets within reach of China.

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