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US, Saudi Arabia Seal Nuclear Pact and F-35 Jet Deal
GreenWatch Desk:
International
2025-11-19, 8:57am
The United States and Saudi Arabia have finalised agreements on civil nuclear cooperation and the future sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit on Tuesday.
According to an official statement, both sides endorsed a joint declaration on civil nuclear energy, establishing the legal framework for a long-term, multi-billion-dollar partnership based on strict non-proliferation standards.
The White House also confirmed that President Donald Trump approved a major defence package covering future deliveries of F-35 next-generation fighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia.