The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unveiled more than $600 billion in new commercial, investment, and defense agreements, marking the largest set of bilateral deals ever signed between the two nations.
The announcement was made during President Donald J. Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, underscoring a new era of strategic cooperation aimed at strengthening economic growth, technological advancement, and regional security.
Highlighting the deepening defense alliance, the two nations signed the largest defense sales agreement in U.S. history, valued at nearly $142 billion.
This deal includes advanced warfighting equipment, training programs, and modernization of Saudi Arabia’s defense forces. It spans five core areas:
Additionally, over a dozen U.S. defense contractors will participate in long-term sustainment and training partnerships to enhance Saudi military readiness and regional stability.
Furthering bilateral scientific collaboration, the U.S. Department of Energy and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy signed an agreement to jointly develop energy infrastructure and innovative technologies.
A separate memorandum between the U.S. and Saudi ministries of industry establishes joint exploration and development of critical mineral resources, strengthening global supply chain resilience.
In the space sector, NASA and the Saudi Space Agency will collaborate on a CubeSat mission to be deployed during NASA’s Artemis II test flight, expanding joint research on space weather.
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The two countries also agreed to modernize the U.S.-Saudi Air Transport Agreement, granting reciprocal rights for cargo airlines to operate more flexibly across third-country routes — a move expected to boost international trade logistics.
Cultural partnerships are also expanding. New agreements between the Smithsonian Institution and the Royal Commission for AlUla will support research exhibitions on ancient Arabian heritage and conservation efforts for endangered species, including the Arabian leopard.
Saudi Arabia is one of the United States’ largest trading partners in the Middle East, with bilateral goods trade totaling $25.9 billion in 2024, and a U.S. trade surplus of $443 million. In 2023, Saudi direct investment in the U.S. reached $9.5 billion, focusing on transportation, real estate, and automotive industries.
These new agreements reflect growing momentum in the strategic partnership, which dates back more than 80 years to the historic 1945 meeting between President Franklin D. Roosevelt and King Abdulaziz Al Saud aboard the USS Quincy.
President Trump hailed the announcement as a triumph for American workers and a bold step toward lasting economic prosperity.
“This historic $600 billion package is a testament to our commitment to revitalizing American industries, securing our national defense, and building long-term partnerships that will benefit generations to come,” President Trump stated. “We are not just making deals—we are shaping the future of global economic leadership.”
The U.S.-Saudi partnership, built on mutual strategic interests and shared economic goals, is now poised to usher in a new chapter of innovation, investment, and global influence.
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