04:02 PM EST, 11/17/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Lockheed Martin's ( LMT ) F-35 fighter jets could be sold to Saudi Arabia as US President Donald Trump is leaning toward supporting the deal, multiple media outlets reported Monday, citing a senior White House official.

Trump is set to discuss the proposed sale with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday before making a final decision, the reports said.

The White House, Lockheed Martin ( LMT ), and representatives of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment on the matter.

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