May 13, 2025internationalDefense PolicyForeign PolicyNational Security
Trump Signs $142 Billion Saudi Arms Deal, Largest in U.S. History
President Trump signed a $142 billion arms sale agreement with Saudi Arabia during his Riyadh visit, the largest arms deal in U.S. history. The package includes advanced fighter jets, missile defense systems, and military equipment. Critics raised concerns about oversight, Yemen war implications, and congressional notification requirements under the Arms Export Control Act.