Military Watch Magazine
Middle East , Aircraft and Anti-Aircraft
U.S. Intel Warns F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia Could Compromise Sensitive Technologies to China
United States intelligence officials have warned that a proposed $24 billion sale of F-35 fifth generation fighters to Saudi Arabia could create opportunities for China to obtain sensitive military technologies, according to internal assessments cited by The New York Times. The warnings come as Washington moves forward with the proposed sale despite concerns over the Arab Kingdom’s expanding military, technological and defence relationship with Beijing. Saudi Arabia is the first non-developed economy to be permitted to procure the F-35, marking a major turning point for the program.
F-35 Fighter
