{"id":102186,"date":"2025-11-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/11\/06\/saudi-to-get-f-35-jets\/"},"modified":"2025-11-06T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T00:00:00","slug":"saudi-to-get-f-35-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/11\/06\/saudi-to-get-f-35-jets\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi to get F-35 jets?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, everyone, and happy THURSDAY<\/strong>. We wrap up the week with a packed issue featuring a mixed bag of news: Biban forum saw over SAR 22 bn in agreements signed to tamp up SME financing in the Kingdom, Dallah Albaraka is tapping into Egypt\u2019s real estate scene with a USD 1.7 bn project in partnership with Emaar Misr, and IPO updates are out from CGS Holding and Cherry Trading.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER-<\/strong> <strong>Windy and dusty conditions are forecast for parts of the Eastern Region<\/strong>, with fog possible in Makkah, while the rest of the Kingdom is expected to have clearer skies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Riyadh: <\/strong>29\u00b0C high \/ 13\u00b0C low.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jeddah:<\/strong> 37\u00b0C high \/ 25\u00b0C low<\/li>\n<li><strong>Makkah:<\/strong> 38\u00b0C high \/ 26\u00b0C low<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dammam:<\/strong> 32\u00b0C high \/ 17\u00b0C low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PSAs-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Regulations for rectifying violations of the statutory provisions governing the <\/strong><strong>landlord-tenant relationship are now open for public consultation on <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/istitlaa.ncc.gov.sa\/en\/Municipality\/rega\/Landlord\/Pages\/default.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Istitlaa<\/a><\/strong> <strong> until Thursday, 20 November.<\/strong> The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/11\/405.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">proposed rules (pdf)<\/a> clarifies ways to resolve violations via correcting the rent value within 10 days of reporting, or documenting the contract through Ejar platform, or renewing the contract. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Busin<\/strong><strong>esses subject to withholding tax must file their October tax returns by Monday, 10 <\/strong><strong>November via the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority\u2019s (Zatca) <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/en\/eServices\/Pages\/eServices_066.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a><\/strong>, the authority said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/en\/MediaCenter\/News\/Pages\/news_1442.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> yesterday. Late submissions will face a 1% penalty for every 30 days of delay.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Saudi citizens can travel visa-free to China until the end of 2026<\/strong>, after Beijing extended its visa exemption program for the Kingdom\u2019s nationals, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saudigazette.com.sa\/article\/656279\/SAUDI-ARABIA\/China-extends-visa-exemption-for-Saudis-until-the-end-of-2026\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Gazette<\/a> reported Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>The U<\/strong><strong>S administration is mulling selling 48 Lockheed Martin\u2019s F-35 fighter jets<\/strong><strong> to the Kingdom<\/strong>, in a transaction worth bns that would introduce a policy shift and alter the Middle East military balance, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/aerospace-defense\/saudi-arabias-request-buy-f-35-jets-clears-key-pentagon-hurdle-sources-say-2025-11-04\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported on Tuesday, citing two US officials it says are in the know. Saudi Arabia is willing to modernize its airforce and boost readiness to counter regional threats in line with Vision 2030.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where we\u2019re at:<\/strong> The Pentagon\u2019s policy department is currently considering the Kingdom\u2019s request which was directed to the US President Donald Trump, yet no final decision has been made, as Cabinet approvals, Trump\u2019s signature, and notification of Congress are essential to close the deal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The move has had its rounds with the former US President Joe Biden\u2019s administration<\/strong>, as it was part of a wider package tied to the Israeli-Saudi normalization. Washington aims to have Israel possess a \u201cqualitative military edge\u201d in the region, supplying it with more advanced weapons than regional Arab states.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI-<\/strong> Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/3e884095-f865-4ec2-b9f3-515c4ef858cf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">will visit<\/a> the US for the first time in seven years on Tuesday, 18 November, where he will sit down with US President Donald Trump to talk major defense and nuclear agreements, including the purchase of F-35 fighter jets, a proposed US-Saudi defense pact modeled after the US-Qatar agreement, with Riyadh also seeking US support for a civilian nuclear program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT<\/strong><strong>- Lockheed Martin will provide Saudi Arabia with the F-35 fighter jets once<\/strong><strong> the US administration gives a final say and officially approves the deal<\/strong>, CEO Joseph Rank told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/aswaq\/exclusive\/2025\/11\/05\/%D9%84%D9%88%D9%83%D9%87%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AA%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A7-%D9%85%D9%82%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Arabiya<\/a> yesterday, on the sidelines of the company opening its office in Riyadh, serving as a regional hub. The company aims to carry out 60% of the manufacturing of defense system components in the Kingdom, Rank told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aleqt.com\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1\/%D9%84%D9%88%D9%83%D9%87%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AA%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81-%D8%AA%D8%B5%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%B9-60-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%83%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-2843\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Aleqtisadyah<\/a> separately yesterday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> #2- PIF-owned Aircraft lessor AviLease began marketing its <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/23307b16-a82d-49bd-9f5b-40e0706e0c54\/%253cmark%253eavilease%253c%2Fmark%253e,-gib-tap-banks-for-usd-issuances-%2B-alinma,-cenomi-centers-are-joining-the-sukuk-rush\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">five-year<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/23307b16-a82d-49bd-9f5b-40e0706e0c54\/%253cmark%253eavilease%253c%2Fmark%253e,-gib-tap-banks-for-usd-issuances-%2B-alinma,-cenomi-centers-are-joining-the-sukuk-rush\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD-denominated bonds<\/a><\/strong>, according to a regulatory document seen by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/ar\/business\/4MOAU76AMZM4HGT6HB4G6IE4ZI-2025-11-05\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. The initial price for the benchmark issuance was set at 140 basis points above US Treasuries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who\u2019s in:<\/strong> The aircraft lessor picked Citigroup and Mitsubishi UFJ as joint global coordinators. They will also act as active bookrunners and lead managers for the issuance, alongside Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, BNP Paribas, First Abu Dhabi Bank, HSBC, and Mizuho Financial Group.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Passive bookrunners<\/strong> will include Kuwait\u2019s Ahli United Bank, Saudi Fransi Capital, Cr\u00e9dit Agricole, Emirates NBD Capital, GIB Capital, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Natixis, Riyad Capital, and SNB Capital.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> #3-<\/strong> <strong>Saudi<\/strong><strong> Telecom Company (STC) is among bidders in Syria\u2019s SilkLink data<\/strong><strong> cables, a project set to connect Saudi Arabia to Europe via Syrian territory<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semafor.com\/article\/11\/05\/2025\/saudis-ai-ambitions-may-run-through-syria\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Semafor<\/a> reported yesterday, citing people it says are familiar with the matter. The USD 500 mn project is expected to allow data to bypass the Red Sea, which is the primary route for internet traffic between the Middle East, Europe, and the US, the sources added. Syria is set to award the project this month to one of the bidders, which includes STC as well as consortiums backed by Jordanian, Kuwaiti, Omani, and UAE firms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The rationale:<\/strong> The proposed SilkLink will reduce dependence on the concentrated Red Sea\u2019s submarine cables which saw repeated failures, including most recently in September when it disrupted internet access in the region and Asia for days. The new cables will also reduce latency and provide an alternative connection to Europe through Jordan, Syria and potentially Israel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> #4- <\/strong><strong>Nomu-listed Sahat <\/strong><strong>Almajd<\/strong><strong> Trading\u2019s shares closed flat at SAR 7 on debut<\/strong> <strong>yesterday<\/strong>, with some 224.6k shares changed hands generating a turnover of SAR 1.6 mn across 366 trades. The firm floated <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/fb4f155a-9b0c-42da-9c5b-1492e925c40b\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">11.1% of its post-IPO capital<\/a> at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/a27d2f0b-6958-4bed-86a7-a755ca15ec2d\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SAR 7 apiece<\/a> in a primary offering on Tadawul\u2019s parallel market.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">Introducing EnterpriseAM MENA <> India<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">The flow of capital, talent, and trade between MENA and the Indian subcontinent is one of the most important economic stories in the world. And we\u2019re telling it the way only we can.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">EnterpriseAM MENA <> India is our new briefing, published every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, to track the transactions, trends, and market moves connecting these two dynamic regions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">If you\u2019re investing, trading, or scouting for your next big move in MENA or India, EnterpriseAM MENA <> India delivers the strategic intelligence you need \u2014 connecting insights emerging from the Arabian Sea to Mediterranean to guide your decisions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The first edition lands this Monday. Subscribe by tapping <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sub.ent.news\/mena-india\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>Consumer spending via point-of-sale (PoS) transactions in the Kingdom soared<\/strong><strong> 37.1% <\/strong><strong>w-o-w in the week ending 1 November,<\/strong> reaching SAR 16 bn, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/11\/422.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the Saudi Central Bank\u2019s latest weekly report (pdf)<\/a>. The number of transactions also climbed 19.6% w-o-w to just under 254.5 mn during the week.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details: <\/strong>Food and beverages accounted for the largest share of spending, jumping 48.9% to SAR 2.7 bn, followed by restaurants and cafes, which rose 26.4% w-o-w to just above SAR 1.8 bn. Spending on apparel, clothing, and accessories soared 60.3% w-o-w to SAR 1.4 bn, while transportation increased by 26.9% to SAR 1.2 bn. Saudi spending on gas stations via PoS transactions also rose 24.3% to SAR 1.1 bn, and health by 31.4% to SAR 1 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Riyadh recorded the highest value of PoS transactions at SAR 5.5 bn<\/strong>, followed by Jeddah at SAR 2.1 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>The Kingdom\u2019s natural reserves expanded to cover around 375k sq km in<\/strong><strong> 2024<\/strong>, according to the General Authority for Statistics\u2019 latest <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/11\/385.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Environment Statistics report (pdf)<\/a>. The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve emerged as the largest terrestrial reserve, spanning 131k sq km \u2014 representing 36.2% of all land reserves. On the marine front, the Farasan Islands Marine Reserve accounted for 40.1% of total protected marine areas. The report also noted steady growth in urban greenery, with green spaces reaching 234 mn sqm, translating to an average of seven sqm per capita.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- The extent of degraded land has continued to shrink<\/strong>, dropping by 5.9% between 2015 and 2023 to 113k sq km \u2014 a marked 36.4% decline from the 178k sq km recorded during 2000\u20132015 period. However, average annual rainfall edged down slightly to 145 mm, compared with 152 mm in the previous year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">SPORTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>LIV Golf will stretch its tournaments to 72 holes from 2026<\/strong>, shifting from the current 54-hole, three-day format to a four-day schedule, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livgolf.com\/news\/liv-golf-announces-expanded-72-hole-format-2026-season\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> on Tuesday. The shift brings the league in line with major tournaments while keeping its trademark team battles and shotgun starts. The new format will tee off at LIV Golf Riyadh on 4 February 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"ksa\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>***<\/strong><strong>You\u2019re reading EnterpriseAM Saudi<\/strong>, your essential daily roundup of business, economics, and must-read news about Saudi, delivered straight to your inbox. 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Arguments in front of the US Supreme Court yesterday indicated a ruling that could be represent a huge blow to Trump\u2019s economic and foreign policy. A number of conservative judges joined liberals in questioning the legality of blanket tariffs \u2014 announced by Trump back in April at his \u201cLiberation Day\u201d event \u2014 as an overreach of executive power. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/2025\/11\/05\/tariffs-trump-supreme-court-arguments\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Washignton Post<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/supreme-court-weighs-legality-tariffs-major-test-trumps-power-2025-11-05\/%5C\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/supreme-court-trump-tariffs-6de9d1a477ddd59b995e8b87edf86372\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The challenges come at a fraught time for Republicans: <\/strong>Trump lashed out at Senate Republicans asking them to use a maneuver to end the longest-ever government shutdown. The 36-day spill is weighing down on the economy., forcing the government to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/3e5d7750-1b79-402f-b066-a2c355153ada\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">cut flights at airports<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/government-shutdown-longest-trump-republican-senators-democrats-9712df6c11ef19c5df8f18c8a4f7b341\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">harming the party at high-profile elections<\/a>, evident in local victories in New York, Virginia, New Jersey and elsewhere that set the stage for huge Republican losses at midterm elections a year from now.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hostarabia.com.sa\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Host Arabia<\/a><\/strong><strong> will take place from 15 to 17 December at the Riyadh Front<\/strong><strong> Exhibition and Conference Center. <\/strong>The three-day event will run alongside <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudihoreca.com\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi HORECA<\/a>, creating a joint platform connecting global brands, regional buyers, and key players across hotels, restaurants, and luxury dining. The exhibition will showcase professional equipment, foodservice innovations, and design trends, while Saudi HORECA will feature finished products, live competitions, tastings, and demonstrations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PLUS: AviLease began marketing five-year USD-denominated bonds<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":102187,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"newspack_ads_suppress_ads":false,"newspack_popups_has_disabled_popups":false,"newspack_sponsor_sponsorship_scope":"","newspack_sponsor_native_byline_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_native_category_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_style":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_placement":"inherit","ep_exclude_from_search":false,"_primary_brand":0,"newspack_featured_image_position":"","newspack_post_subtitle":"","newspack_article_summary_title":"Overview:","newspack_article_summary":"","newspack_hide_updated_date":false,"newspack_show_updated_date":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2540],"tags":[9],"brand":[],"newspack_spnsrs_tax":[],"class_list":["post-102186","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-what-were-tracking-today","tag-what-were-tracking-today","wpautop","entry"],"acf":{"mongo_id":"0bc29fd5-1f55-436b-b5c2-0c9e18179014","order":"2","is_powered_by":false,"story_type":"4","photo_url":"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/11\/485.jpg","photo_position":"above","homepage_title":"","full_issue_title":"THIS MORNING: Saudi to get F-35 jets?","related_issue":[102184],"teaser":"PLUS: AviLease began marketing five-year USD-denominated bonds","voice_url":"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/11\/.9241663b-f46d-4f54-963c-6265d8e23f98.mp3"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Saudi to get F-35 jets? 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