The Trump administration has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amidst escalating attacks from Iran-backed Houthis, with Congress having 30 days to scrutinize the deal.
Key takeaway
$24.3bn F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia directly boosts Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney order books.
- Step 1 · The triggerThe US administration approves a $24.3bn F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia, expanding Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney's order books.
- Step 2 · Knock-onUS SME suppliers in the F-35 program gain backlog visibility and potential pricing leverage as production ramps for the Saudi order.
- Step 3 · Reaches youIf Congressional review passes, multi-year revenue certainty allows SME suppliers to plan capex and hiring, but any block or delay stalls these benefits.
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Source: CNBC
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