US EditionTrump and Saudi Arabia announce $600 billion investment deal, including $142 billion in defense
- On May 13, 2025, during a visit to Riyadh, U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman finalized a defense agreement valued at $142 billion, which was part of a larger $600 billion investment plan between the two nations.
- The agreement followed Saudi Arabia's aim to diversify its economy and strengthen military capabilities to counter regional threats, reflecting ongoing geopolitical tensions with Iran.
- The deal includes advanced weaponry, such as THAAD and Patriot missile systems, MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, plus training programs and investments in U.S. Tech, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
- President Trump called it "the largest defense sales agreement in history" and a "historic and transformative" leap, emphasizing its role in job creation and deepening U.S.-Saudi economic ties.
- The deal reinforces U.S. Influence in the Gulf and aims to enhance Saudi Arabia’s defense posture, but it raises questions about regional stability and Congressional approval requirements.
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The Scottish SunReaper drones & Patriot missiles…what's set to be in Trump’s arms deal war chest
THE US and Saudi Arabia have signed a historic $600 billion deal between the two nations which includes a massive arms package. Fighter jets, expert missile systems and reaper drones are all rumoured to make up part of the $142bn defence agreement signed by Donald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday. EPADonald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman signed the historic deal with a handshake on Tuesday[/caption] APThe pair spoke at the Royal Palace in…
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