The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark arms agreement on Tuesday, valued at approximately $142 billion, in what the White House has described as the largest defense sales deal in history.

The announcement came during a series of bilateral agreements finalized during a high-level meeting in Riyadh between U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

In an official statement, the White House said, “The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed the largest defense sales agreement in history, valued at approximately $142 billion,” adding that the deal includes the provision of “advanced combat equipment” to the Gulf kingdom.

Though details of the specific weaponry and systems involved were not disclosed, the deal is expected to include cutting-edge defense technologies aimed at enhancing Saudi Arabia's military capabilities amid rising regional tensions.

The agreement marks a significant step in strengthening defense and economic ties between Washington and Riyadh. It also reflects a broader U.S. strategy of reinforcing alliances with key regional partners in the Middle East.

Analysts say the deal is likely to deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries and bolster Saudi Arabia’s defense posture amid ongoing conflicts and rivalries in the region.

Further information on the nature of the equipment and delivery timelines is expected to be released in the coming weeks.