The US Department of State has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their purchase of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter and related equipment. The estimated total cost is US $24.3 billion (approx. A $34 billion).
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested to buy 48 F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft with conventional take-off and landing; and 49 Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 engines (48 installed, one spare).
The following non-MDE items will also be included: AN/PYQ-10 simple key loaders; KIV-78 cryptographic appliques; secure communications, precision navigation, and cryptographic devices; electronic warfare database support; cartridge actuated devices/propellant actuated devices; aircraft and munitions support and support equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; training aids, devices, and spare parts; engine component improvement program; major and minor modifications and maintenance support; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; transportation, ferry, and refuelling support; personnel training and training equipment, including simulators; clothing, textiles, and individual equipment; studies and surveys; site surveys; US Government and engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The principal contractors will be Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, located in Fort Worth, Texas; and Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, located in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional US Government or contractor representatives to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.