US-Saudi $142 Billion Defense Deal Sparks Questions, Few Answers

May 14, 2025

Trump’s $142 Billion Defense Deal With Saudi Arabia Sparks Questions – Bloomberg

President Donald Trump greets Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.Photographer: Fayez Nureldine/AFP/Getty Images

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The Trump administration called its $142 billion defense deal with Saudi Arabia “the largest defense sales agreement in history.” Critics aren’t so sure.

The deal, announced as part of US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East this week, appeared ambitious and sweeping, touting purchases linked to the air force and space, missile defense, coastal security and various other upgrades.

 

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