Riyadh, May 13, 2025 — Saudi Arabia has signed a massive $600 billion deal with the United States. The agreement was signed in Riyadh by U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. According to the White House, the initial phase of the deal will focus on energy, security, technology, and other key sectors.
Key Highlights of the Deal:
Defense Sector: Saudi Arabia will purchase $142 billion worth of arms from the United States — the largest defense investment in history. This includes upgrades to the Royal Saudi Air Force, enhanced space capabilities, air and missile defense, maritime and coastal security, border protection, modernization of ground forces, and advancements in ICT systems.
Military Training & Support: The U.S. will provide advanced training and assistance to enhance Saudi Arabia’s armed forces. Military academies and medical services will be developed under American supervision.
Investment in Technology & AI: Saudi tech company DataVault will invest $20 billion in U.S. artificial intelligence companies and energy infrastructure. Companies like Google, Oracle, Salesforce, AMD, and Uber, along with DataVault, will jointly invest $80 billion in emerging technologies across both nations.
Infrastructure Projects: U.S. companies will take part in projects like King Salman Airport, King Salman Park, and Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia, enabling the U.S. to bring $2 billion back into its economy.
Energy & Aviation Exports: The U.S. will export gas turbines worth $14.2 billion and Boeing 737-8 passenger aircraft worth $4.8 billion to Saudi Arabia.
Healthcare Investment: A Saudi firm will invest $5.8 billion to establish a saline manufacturing facility in Michigan.
Special Investment Funds: Several dedicated investment funds have been created, including $5 billion for energy development, $5 billion for the aerospace and defense sector, and $4 billion for sports sector enhancement.