Saudi Arabia's role gained prominence during Trump's first and second terms, with the kingdom recently emerging as a U.S. ally and mediator in efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

The US State Department has approved what would be the first sale of advanced precision kill weapon systems to Saudi Arabia for an estimated cost of $100m, according to the Pentagon.

The US agreed on Tuesday to sell Saudi Arabia an arms package worth nearly $142 billion, according to a White House fact sheet that called it "the largest defense cooperation agreement" Washington ...

Meanwhile, US companies Hill International, Jacobs, Parsons, and AECOM are taking on infrastructure projects inside Saudi Arabia worth a total of $2 billion, including the expansion of Riyadh’s ...

US to offer Saudi Arabia $100bn weapons deal as Trump visit planned: Report. The deal could be announced during US President Donald Trump’s planned trip to the Middle East next month.

Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, is seeking to generate substantial renewable energy and reduce emissions, under the crown prince's Vision 2030 reform plan. At least some of this is ...

Reuters. U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman pose for a group photo during the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.

US Sells Advanced Rockets to Saudi Arabia as Houthi Conflict Escalates. Published Mar 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM EDT Updated Mar 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM EDT. By . Amira El-Fekki is a Newsweek reporter based ...

If the US did approve the transfer, Saudi Arabia would be only the second Middle East state after Israel to operate F-35 fighters. REUTERS. More on this topic.