US, Saudi Arabia Sign Record $142 Billion Arms Deal During Trump’s Riyadh Visit
The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a historic $142 billion arms deal during Donald Trump’s visit to Riyadh, cementing defense and investment ties between the two nations.
The United States and Saudi Arabia signed what the White House described as the largest defense sales agreement in history on Tuesday, totaling nearly $142 billion. The deal was finalized during US President Donald Trump’s high-profile visit to Riyadh and is part of a broader $600 billion Saudi commitment to invest in American industries.
In a statement, the White House said the defense package would equip Saudi Arabia with cutting-edge military systems across five key categories: air and space capabilities, missile defense, maritime security, land forces modernization, and communications upgrades.
“This agreement marks a major milestone in US-Saudi defense cooperation,” the White House noted, adding that the deal also includes extensive training and logistical support for the Saudi armed forces.
In addition to the defense deal, Saudi Arabia pledged a $600 billion investment package focused on energy, AI, technology, and critical infrastructure.
Among the major announcements was Saudi firm DataVolt’s $20 billion investment in artificial intelligence-related facilities. Shamekh IV Solutions committed $5.8 million to establish a high-capacity IV fluid manufacturing plant in Michigan.
“The scale and scope of this cooperation reflect the strategic depth of the US-Saudi partnership,” the White House added.
Several major US tech firms — including Google, Oracle, AMD, Salesforce, and Uber — will contribute to the investment plan with $80 billion allocated for transformative technologies across both nations.
Additionally, American infrastructure firms such as Hill International, Parsons, Jacobs, and AECOM are set to work on landmark Saudi projects including King Salman International Airport and Qiddiya City, with a combined US export value of $2 billion.
Trump, accompanied by a delegation of top US business leaders including Elon Musk, will continue his Middle East tour with visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates later this week.
During a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump emphasized strong bilateral ties.
“I really believe we like each other a lot,” he said in a televised statement.
Saudi Arabia remains one of Washington’s largest trading partners in the Middle East. In 2024, the two countries recorded $25.9 billion in goods trade, with a US trade surplus of $443 million.
Despite strategic cooperation, Trump’s itinerary notably omits a visit to Israel, reflecting current diplomatic sensitivities between Tel Aviv and Riyadh.
