U.S. Middle East trip signs 'largest arms sale agreement in history'!
On May 13, 2025, during President Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, the two countries signed a nearly $142 billion arms sale agreement, which the White House referred to as the 'largest arms sale agreement in history.' This agreement is part of a broader $600 billion investment package that Saudi Arabia agreed to make in the U.S. The relevant introduction is as follows:
Agreement details: Air force upgrades and space capability development: Saudi Arabia will upgrade its F-15SA fighter jets, potentially bringing them close to the F-15EX standard. Transport aircraft such as the C-130J-30 'Hercules' and C-17 'Globemaster III' may also be reconfigured for special missions and upgrade navigation, electronic warfare, and communication systems.