https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-intelligence-warns-of-china-theft-over-sale-of-f-35-jets-to-saudisContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-intelligence-warns-of-china-theft-over-sale-of-f-35-jets-to-saudishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-intelligence-warns-of-china-theft-over-sale-of-f-35-jets-to-saudis#u73717Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:35:08 +0000US intelligence officials warn that selling F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia could allow China to access sensitive American military technology. The concern centers on the risk of technology leaking to Chinese interests through the Saudi deal. Multiple reports indicate that intelligence agencies believe the transaction creates a vulnerability that China could exploit to steal advanced aerospace data. This warning highlights a tension between strategic arms sales to regional allies and the protection of high-end defense secrets from global competitors.Why it mattersThe F-35 is one of the most