Trump seals largest arms deal in history with Saudi Arabia, snubs Israel on Middle East tour

U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced today in Riyadh a historic package of economic and security agreements, totaling 600 billion dollars, which is considered the largest ever between the two countries.

This marks a dramatic leap in the strategic partnership between Washington and Riyadh, with a special emphasis on strengthening Saudi Arabia's defense, security, and economy, alongside creating jobs and stimulating leading American industries.

The highlight of the agreements is a massive arms deal for Saudi Arabia to purchase American military equipment worth nearly 142 billion dollars, which constitutes the largest arms deal in American history. The package includes hundreds of advanced combat systems from top U.S. defense companies, as well as long-term training, educational programs, and technological support.

Additionally, the deal includes the establishment and strengthening of military institutions, officer academies, and military medical services in Saudi Arabia, in direct cooperation with American military officials.

In accordance with the security agreements, extensive economic agreements were also announced in the fields of energy, technology, infrastructure, transportation, and health – amounting to hundreds of billions of dollars: Investments in data and AI technologies: approximately $20 billion. Joint investments by American and Saudi technology giants: approximately $80 billion. Infrastructure and urban environment projects in Saudi Arabia, through American companies: approximately $2 billion. Export of gas turbines and energy solutions: approximately $14.2 billion. Passenger aircraft deal: approximately $4.8 billion. Investments in health and establishing factories in the U.S.: approximately $5.8 billion.

Three dedicated investment funds, in the fields of energy, security, and sports, totaling approximately $14 billion, all with an emphasis on direct investment in the American economy.

According to President Trump, the agreements signed today mark the beginning of a “new golden era in the partnership between America and Saudi Arabia,” and emphasize his commitment to the “America First” policy, which prioritizes the economy, workers, and national security of the U.S.Saudi leaders described the meeting as a “strategic milestone” and expressed confidence in the depth of the partnership with Washington and its potential to serve as a military regional support.