US EditionUS to offer Saudi Arabia $100bn weapons deal as Trump visit planned: Report
- United States prepares to offer Saudi Arabia a substantial arms package in May.
- This follows a past US effort linking defense access to normalization with Israel and other conditions.
- Major US defense firms like Lockheed and RTX expect roles supplying various advanced systems.
- Six sources estimate the proposed package value exceeds $100 billion.
- The offer requires Congressional review and highlights ongoing US-Saudi defense cooperation.
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Trump to offer Saudi Arabia over $100 billion arms package during May visit: Report
The US is poised to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package worth well over $100 billion, according to a report, citing six sources with direct knowledge of the issue. The proposal was being lined up for announcement during President Trump's visit to the kingdom in May
According to insider information, US President Donald Trump is planning a billion dollar arms deal with Saudi Arabia – similar to his first term in office.
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