US, Saudi Arabia sign $142 billion defence deal during Trump visit | World News

The United States and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday signed a defence agreement worth nearly $142 billion, according to the White House. The deal will allow Riyadh to purchase advanced equipment and services from American companies.
The agreement was part of a broader commitment Saudi Arabia to invest $600 billion in the US, the White House said in a factsheet, as reported Reuters.
The signing took place during the ongoing visit of US President Donald Trump to Saudi Arabia. The defence deal includes arms, military systems and services. In addition to the defence package, the agreement includes other commercial deals. These cover exports of gas turbines and energy solutions from General Electric valued at $14.2 billion, and Boeing 737-8 passenger aircraft sales worth $4.8 billion.
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“The agreements reflect a deepening of our commercial and defence cooperation with Saudi Arabia,” the White House said, according to Reuters.
President Trump’s visit comes as part of efforts to strengthen ties with Gulf countries. The deal also signals continued US support for Saudi Arabia’s military modernisation and economic investment in American industries.
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