RNS: The United States and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday sealed a sweeping set of landmark agreements — headlined by the long-awaited sale of F-35 fighter jets — during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s first visit to Washington in seven years, the White House announced.
In a statement, the White House described the deals as a “major expansion” of the strategic partnership. It said the Crown Prince has committed to boosting Saudi investments in the U.S. to nearly $1 trillion, signalling what it called “deepening trust and momentum” under President Donald Trump’s leadership.
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The Crown Prince has agreed to SPEND BILLIONS on AMERICAN FIGHTER JETS too ✈️
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A civil nuclear cooperation agreement was also signed, laying the legal groundwork for a multi-billion-dollar, decades-long nuclear energy collaboration. The pact effectively positions the U.S. and its companies as Riyadh’s “partners of choice” in building the Kingdom’s civilian nuclear ecosystem.
Both sides further agreed to a Critical Minerals Framework to synchronise supply-chain strategies for essential resources. In parallel, a new Memorandum of Understanding on Artificial Intelligence will grant Saudi Arabia access to top-tier U.S. AI systems while ensuring sensitive American technologies remain protected from foreign influence.
On defence, Trump approved what the White House called a “major defense sale package,” including future deliveries of F-35 stealth fighters. The package also reportedly includes nearly 300 U.S.-made tanks, reinforcing Washington’s defence-industrial base and ensuring Riyadh “continues to buy American.”
