The United States is preparing to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package worth over $100 billion, with an official announcement expected during President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the Kingdom in May. Sources with direct knowledge of the matter revealed that this substantial defense deal is part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to strengthen ties with Riyadh.
The timing of this offer comes on the heels of failed attempts by the Biden administration to finalize a major defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, which also included discussions about normalizing relations between the Kingdom and Israel. Biden’s proposal sought to restrict China’s arms sales to Saudi Arabia and limit Beijing’s investments in the country in exchange for access to more advanced U.S. weaponry.
While the White House and Saudi officials have declined to comment on the matter, a U.S. defense official emphasized that under President Trump’s leadership, defense relations with Saudi Arabia have reached unprecedented levels of cooperation.
This upcoming arms deal underscores the ongoing strategic partnership between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, amidst growing geopolitical challenges in the Middle East and the broader global arena.
