Trump and Saudi Arabia: A Historic Arms and Investment Agreement
By: Charilogone Editorial Staff.Riyadh, May 13, 2025 – During his official visit to Saudi Arabia, U.S. President Donald Trump sealed a major agreement with the kingdom, encompassing strategic sectors such as energy, defense, and mining.
A Strengthened Economic and Military Partnership
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gave Donald Trump a prestigious welcome, affirming the kingdom's commitment to investing $600 billion in the United States. This commitment includes what Washington considers the largest arms deal between allies, with an estimated value of $142 billion.
Already in April, discussions had suggested an arms sale exceeding $100 billion, thus strengthening military cooperation between the two nations. Among the equipment involved, Lockheed F-35 aircraft have been mentioned as a potential purchase by Riyadh, according to sources close to the negotiations.
Technological and Strategic Projects
In addition to the military component, the agreement signed in Riyadh extends to technological projects. Saudi Arabia has approved the use of SpaceX's Starlink satellite network for aviation and maritime transportation, according to an announcement made by Elon Musk at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh.
As part of this strengthened cooperation, Musk also expressed interest in launching Tesla robotaxis in the Gulf monarchy by 2026, marking a step towards innovation and the modernization of Saudi infrastructure.
A $1 Trillion Agreement
Donald Trump announced that he had secured a $1 trillion global investment commitment from Saudi Arabia. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman confirmed that the kingdom had signed agreements with the United States worth more than $300 billion in various strategic sectors.
Outlook and Implications
This agreement marks a major milestone in U.S.-Saudi relations, strengthening a key diplomatic and economic alliance. At a time of evolving geopolitical challenges, these partnerships could play a key role in the defense and development policies of both nations.
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