U.S. and Saudi Arabia Seal Expansive Strategic Alliance with Nearly One Trillion Dollars in Investment
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit delivers sweeping defence, technology and economic agreements under President Trump.
The United States and Saudi Arabia moved to rebuild and expand their long-standing partnership during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington, where the Kingdom committed nearly one trillion dollars in new investment and advanced a broad suite of defence and technology agreements.
The developments signal a full reset in bilateral ties under President Donald Trump, following years of strained relations during the previous administration.
At the centre of the visit was a strengthened defence framework, paired with the U.S. decision to treat Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally.
While the designation does not constitute a mutual-defence guarantee, it grants the Kingdom enhanced access to advanced U.S. military systems, training and logistical support.
In return, Saudi Arabia pledged massive investment across energy, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and liquefied natural gas, expanding an earlier commitment of six hundred billion dollars to nearly one trillion.
The partnership also progressed on nuclear energy cooperation after years of negotiation.
Washington agreed in principle to share nuclear technology for civilian power generation, contingent upon Riyadh’s continued adherence to non-proliferation rules.
Aramco simultaneously signed preliminary agreements worth around thirty billion dollars with U.S. companies, building on tens of billions committed earlier in the year.
Regional dynamics remain a key dimension of the alliance.
Israel has received assurances from U.S. officials that its qualitative military edge will remain intact despite any future defence sales to Saudi Arabia.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly expressed confidence in those guarantees and signalled optimism that closer ties between Riyadh and Jerusalem may still advance.
While congressional reviews, procurement timelines and geopolitical conditions may influence implementation, the agreements reflect a decisive strategic realignment.
The United States and Saudi Arabia are now positioned to deepen cooperation across energy security, defence and industrial innovation, reinforcing a partnership that has shaped regional stability for nearly a century.
The developments signal a full reset in bilateral ties under President Donald Trump, following years of strained relations during the previous administration.
At the centre of the visit was a strengthened defence framework, paired with the U.S. decision to treat Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally.
While the designation does not constitute a mutual-defence guarantee, it grants the Kingdom enhanced access to advanced U.S. military systems, training and logistical support.
In return, Saudi Arabia pledged massive investment across energy, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and liquefied natural gas, expanding an earlier commitment of six hundred billion dollars to nearly one trillion.
The partnership also progressed on nuclear energy cooperation after years of negotiation.
Washington agreed in principle to share nuclear technology for civilian power generation, contingent upon Riyadh’s continued adherence to non-proliferation rules.
Aramco simultaneously signed preliminary agreements worth around thirty billion dollars with U.S. companies, building on tens of billions committed earlier in the year.
Regional dynamics remain a key dimension of the alliance.
Israel has received assurances from U.S. officials that its qualitative military edge will remain intact despite any future defence sales to Saudi Arabia.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly expressed confidence in those guarantees and signalled optimism that closer ties between Riyadh and Jerusalem may still advance.
While congressional reviews, procurement timelines and geopolitical conditions may influence implementation, the agreements reflect a decisive strategic realignment.
The United States and Saudi Arabia are now positioned to deepen cooperation across energy security, defence and industrial innovation, reinforcing a partnership that has shaped regional stability for nearly a century.
