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Sen. Rand Paul introduced SJRES217 to block the proposed sale of 48 F-35s and engines to Saudi Arabia. The bill is in early stage with no cosponsors, making passage unlikely. If enacted, it would negatively impact Lockheed Martin ($LMT) and Raytheon ($RTX) by eliminating a major export order.
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The resolution introduces headline risk around the Saudi F-35 sale, but with only one sponsor and referral to committee, the probability of enactment is low. $LMT and $RTX are not expected to see material revenue impact from this bill alone. The broader defense export environment remains favorable, and this single resolution does not change the structural outlook for F-35 production or sustainment.
On September 24, 2026, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced a joint resolution of disapproval (SJRES217) under the Arms Export Control Act to prohibit the proposed foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia of 48 F-35 Lightning II aircraft and 49 Pratt & Whitney F135 engines. The bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. It has zero cosponsors and faces a tight 30-day disapproval window (the notification was published September 23).
The bill does not authorize or appropriate any funds; it is a legislative veto of an executive branch arms sale. If enacted, it would block a multi-billion dollar contract that directly benefits Lockheed Martin ($LMT) as the F-35 prime contractor and Raytheon ($RTX) through its Pratt & Whitney engine division. The sale would have included not just aircraft and engines but also a wide array of support equipment, training, and sustainment services.
There are no related signals or procurement actions in the provided data that converge with this bill. The resolution stands alone as a targeted disapproval effort.
Structural winners and losers: If the bill were to pass, $LMT and $RTX would be clear losers, losing a significant export order. However, given the early legislative stage, single sponsor, and lack of committee or bipartisan support, the probability of enactment is very low. The 30-day deadline (by approximately October 23, 2026) further compresses the timeline, making it unlikely the resolution will advance through both chambers.
Timeline: The resolution must pass both the Senate and House within 30 days of the notification (September 23) to be effective. With referral to committee and no cosponsors, it is unlikely to reach a floor vote before the deadline.
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