U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis
- Posted on September 16, 2026
- United States Politics And Government
- By The New York Times
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U.S. intelligence agencies have raised significant concerns about potential security breaches following the proposed sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Pentagon officials and the Defense Intelligence Agency warn that China could potentially exploit this transaction through espionage activities or strategic partnerships with Riyadh. The intelligence community fears that sensitive stealth technology and classified defense systems could be compromised, posing substantial risks to American national security interests in the Middle East.
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U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis
Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia. continue reading...