[The U.S. Plans to Sell 48 F-35 Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia, Deal Worth Up to $24.3 Billion] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on September 18, the U.S. State Department notified Congress of its plan to sell up to 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia for the first time, with the transaction amount potentially reaching up to $24.3 billion. The U.S. State Department stated that this arms sale will support U.S. diplomatic and national security objectives by enhancing the security capabilities of an important non-NATO ally, thereby strengthening political stability and economic development in the Gulf region. The plan to sell Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia has been in preparation for many years. If the deal is finalized, Saudi Arabia will become one of the new users of the F-35 fighter jets.