The deal for 48 F-35 fighters.. How can it reshape Saudi air power in the Middle East?

[KingQamaR]

I really don’t get it why do Arabs Turks and others buy any equipment from a country US that continually threatens your sovereignty …

 

[Starlord]

You are clueless about US controlling its military hardware sold to other countries (except Zionazis)

• Software Control: The F-35 relies on millions of lines of code and network systems managed by the United States, meaning continuous combat capability requires ongoing U.S. updates and data link access.
• Supply Chain and Spares: Without a steady flow of American-controlled spare parts, technical support, and maintenance data, an international fleet would naturally and gradually become grounded over time.

Let me guess, moon landing was fake and US control the weather from device called Harrp too right?

 

[KAL-EL]

Real question is w

Dumb Middle Easterners it’s not a good idea to buy your weapons from your enemy US. Buy the Chinese J20 J35 from a reliable supplier and a friend

I highly doubt the Chinese sell Their j-20

 

[FuturePAF]

I really don’t get it why do Arabs Turks and others buy any equipment from a country US that continually threatens your sovereignty …

The Saudis would indeed be better off funding the KAAN Program, especially the engine development and production. The industrial spinoffs for Saudi industrialization alone would allow them to decrease some imports, and perhaps even create new exports.

The reason for defense imports are undoubtedly to maintain influence in the US. Hence, today’s announcement is a slow (not pivot), but a careful diversification. A multi-decade project just advancing as carefully as possible.

If the Turks learn enough from the F-35, and apply it to the KAAN, then 48 KAAN fighters are better for the RSAF, then 48 invariably nerfed F-35s. Besides, Trump or any future US leader won’t be trying to force the Saudis to try to recognize Israel, every time the RSAF F-35s need support.