| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Saudi Arabia designated as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) by the US |
| Date | November 19, 2025 |
| Context | Announcement made during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington, D.C. |
| Key Agreements | Comprehensive strategic cooperation covering defense, AI, civil nuclear energy, and critical minerals |
| Military Deal | Sale of F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets, nearly 300 advanced US tanks, joint defense manufacturing, technology-sharing |
| Civil Nuclear Energy | US support for peaceful nuclear technology in Saudi Arabia, ensuring non-proliferation compliance |
| AI and Critical Minerals | Partnership for AI research, development, governance, and securing critical minerals |
| MNNA Benefits | Access to US defense technologies, joint military exercises, priority delivery of defense articles |
| Exclusion | Does not include a mutual defense pact |
| Strategic Significance | Strengthens US-Saudi defense, economic, and tech ties; impacts regional military balance |
| Vision 2030 Alignment | Supports Saudi Arabia's economic transformation strategy |
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