In a significant development, the United States has announced an agreement to sell Saudi Arabia an arms package valued at nearly $142 billion the largest defense cooperation deal in US history. The deal was signed during President Donald Trump’s visit to Riyadh and involves multiple US defense companies collaborating across areas such as air and missile defense, space technology, maritime security, and communications.
This extensive agreement underscores the US’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Saudi Arabia, a major customer for US arms. The deal builds upon past proposals, including the approximately $110 billion in sales suggested by Trump in 2017, although prior sales faced scrutiny following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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While many of the deals are longstanding, recent reports indicate ongoing negotiations for equipment including C-130 transport aircraft, missiles, and radars from companies like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and RTX. However, specifics about new deals versus existing agreements remain undisclosed.
This landmark agreement highlights the strategic importance of Saudi Arabia for US defense exports and marks a new chapter in US-Saudi military relations.
