U.S. approves major fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia
美國批准向沙烏地阿拉伯出售主力戰機
更新於: 2026年9月18日 上午04:45
State Department announced the approval of a potential $24.3 billion deal to sell 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
這項重大的政策轉變不僅包含先進的隱形戰機，還涉及必要的引擎、電子戰裝備以及長期培訓計畫。
This significant policy shift includes not only the advanced stealth aircraft but also essential engines, electronic warfare equipment, and long-term training programs.
這項涉及洛克希德·馬丁與普惠等主要承包商的交易，目前正處於國會為期30天的審查期。
The deal, involving major contractors like Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney, is currently under a 30-day Congressional review period.
此項軍售旨在支持沙烏地阿拉伯「2030願景」議程下的國防現代化，特別是為了對抗來自伊朗的區域威脅。
This sale aims to support Saudi Arabia's defense modernization under its 'Vision 2030' agenda, specifically to counter regional threats from Iran.
儘管國務院堅持此軍售不會破壞區域軍事平衡或以色列的軍事優勢，但該提案已引發辯論。
While the State Department maintains this sale will not disrupt the regional military balance or Israel's qualitative military edge, the proposal has sparked debate.
部分美國國會議員對人權紀錄及敏感隱形技術的安全性仍存有疑慮。
Concerns persist among some U.S. lawmakers regarding human rights records and the security of sensitive stealth technology.
然而，支持者強調，這項協議強化了美國的國防工業基礎，並在2025年簽署價值1420億美元的國防協議後，再次重申了華盛頓與利雅德之間的戰略夥伴關係。
Nevertheless, supporters emphasize that this agreement strengthens the U.S. defense industrial base and reaffirms the strategic partnership between Washington and Riyadh, following a massive $142 billion defense pact established in 2025.
此協議仍需進行最終談判並可能面臨立法審查。
The deal remains subject to final negotiations and potential legislative scrutiny.
