Saudi-U.S. arms package status, procurement priorities and F-35

25 June 2026

IntelligenceNote

Summary

Saudi Arabia and the U.S. finalized in May 2025 an arms package valued at $142 billion. Afterward,

Washington and Riyadh also signed a landmark Strategic Defense Agreement (SDA) in November 2025.

Unlock the full note to get an insight into:

The implementation of the arms package
The priorities Saudi Arabia has set at this stage
The industrial part’s realities
The F-35 deal’s current situation

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