Saudi Arabia and the United States, along with several companies and institutions from both nations, signed a series of agreements and memoranda of understanding during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington on 18–19 November 2025. The visit featured a meeting between the crown prince and President Donald Trump, as well as their joint participation in the Saudi–US Investment Forum, attended by prominent investors and major corporations.
Below is a full list of all deals reached.
Government agreements
1. The Saudi–US Strategic Defence Agreement (SDA) opens the door to broader military cooperation, encompassing technology transfers, joint training programmes, and the supply of armaments.
a. A landmark defence accord reaffirming a military partnership spanning over eight decades and bolstering regional deterrence.
b. Provisions to facilitate the operations of American defence firms within Saudi Arabia.
c. Mechanisms introduced for sharing the financial burden of security between the two countries.
d. Formal announcement of Saudi Arabia’s designation as a “Major Non-NATO Ally.”
e. President Trump officially conferred the “Major Non-NATO Ally” status on Saudi Arabia.
2) Nuclear Agreement. A joint declaration was issued to finalise negotiations on civilian nuclear energy cooperation.
a. Establishes a long-term partnership in the field of civilian nuclear development.
b. Positions American firms as the preferred partners in the construction of Saudi Arabia’s nuclear energy programme.
c. Links cooperation to non-proliferation standards and international regulatory oversight.
3) Rare and Critical Minerals. A joint governmental framework to coordinate policies on strategic minerals.
a. Seeks to diversify global supply chains and reduce dependence on China.
b. Covers exploration, refining, and the development of value chains.
4) Artificial Intelligence. A strategic memorandum of understanding on artificial intelligence.
a. Grants Saudi Arabia access to advanced AI technologies, with safeguards in place to protect proprietary systems.
b. Aims to position Saudi Arabia as a global leader in the field of artificial intelligence.
c. Encompasses collaboration in research, computing infrastructure, and human capacity building.
5) Accelerating Investment. A strategic framework designed to accelerate investment flows between Saudi Arabia and the United States.
a. Streamlines investment approvals and expedites the launch of joint ventures across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, technology, and defence.
b. Includes regulatory alignment on vehicle standards.
c. Saudi recognition that vehicles and spare parts compliant with US standards meet domestic safety requirements.
6) Financial and Banking Cooperation Agreements between the US Department of the Treasury and the Saudi Ministry of Finance to deepen cooperation in the following areas:
a. Capital markets
b. Financial technologies (FinTech)
c. Regulatory standards
d. International financial institutions
Defence and Arms Deals
1. F-35 fighter jet deal. US authorisation for the sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as part of a broader defence package.
a. A deal for the purchase of nearly 300 state-of-the-art American tanks to bolster the operational strength of Saudi ground forces.
b. Enhanced cooperation in operational planning and defence coordination.
c. Provisions to facilitate the deployment of defence systems such as Patriot and THAAD within Saudi Arabia.
d. Upgraded levels of intelligence and information-sharing cooperation.
