Israel seeks US weapons 'compensation' after Saudi F-35 deal

Israel seeks US weapons 'compensation' after Saudi F-35 deal Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 09/19/2026 - 11:50 Tel Aviv reportedly wants advanced systems to preserve its military edge after Washington approved 48 F-35s for Riyadh A US Air Force F-35 is displayed during the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, 15 June 2025 (Thomas Samson/AFP) Off Israel plans to seek additional US weapons and defence capabilities as "compensation" after Washington approved the potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi