Saudi Arabia and US Sign $600 Billion Deal Spanning Defense, Energy, and Technology

International , May 13, 2025 – Saudi Arabia and the United States have entered into a monumental $600 billion agreement to enhance cooperation across defense, energy, technology, and other strategic sectors. The agreements were signed on Tuesday in Riyadh by US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The White House announced that the initial phase of the deal will focus on energy, security, and technology initiatives.

Highlights of the Agreement:

Defense and Security ($142 billion): Saudi Arabia will purchase $142 billion in cutting-edge weaponry from the US, marking the largest defense deal in history. The package includes modernization of the Saudi Air Force, aerospace capabilities, air and missile defense systems, maritime and coastal security, border security, ground forces upgrades, and advanced information and communication technology systems. The US will provide modern training and support to enhance Saudi Arabia’s armed forces, including improvements to military academies and medical services. Saudi Arabia’s security infrastructure will be aligned with US systems and training.
Technology and AI Investments ($100 billion): Saudi company Datavolt will invest $20 billion in US artificial intelligence (AI) firms and energy infrastructure. Additionally, Google, Datavolt, Oracle, Salesforce, AMD, and Uber will collectively invest $80 billion in innovative technologies across both nations.
Infrastructure Development ($2 billion): US companies will contribute to major Saudi projects, including King Salman Airport, King Salman Park, and Qiddiya City, generating approximately $2 billion in revenue for the US.
Energy and Aviation Exports ($19 billion): The US will export gas turbines valued at $14.2 billion and Boeing 737-8 passenger aircraft worth $4.8 billion to Saudi Arabia.
Healthcare Investment ($5.8 billion): A Saudi company will invest $5.8 billion to build a saline manufacturing facility in Michigan, bolstering the US healthcare sector.
Investment Partnership Funds ($14 billion): The deal includes specialized funds, with $5 billion allocated for energy sector development, $5 billion for aerospace and defense industry expansion, and $4 billion for sports sector growth. These funds will operate as investment partnerships.