Afghanistan, Nov. 15 -- U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to approve the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit.
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to approve the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing a U.S. official.
The agreements are set to be signed during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House on Tuesday, Bloomberg added, and will include economic, defense, and liquefied natural gas contracts.
Reuters previously reported that Saudi Arabia plans to purchase approximately 48 U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets, reflecting the kingdom's ongoing effort to modernize its military capabilities.
The deal has a...