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Beyond military hardware, Trump strongly encouraged Saudi investments in the United States, building upon a already pledged $600 billion commitment with possible future deals expanding towards $1 trillion.
Qatar: Elevating Aviation and Defense Ties
The second stop, Qatar, focused intensely on defense and aviation. Qatar Airways announced a record-setting $96 billion deal with Boeing to purchase 160 widebody jets with an option for 50 more. This move underscores Qatar’s ambition to modernize its fleet and expand its aviation footprint.
In addition, Qatar secured defense contracts exceeding $10 billion, including:
A $1.2 billion agreement with Rathon for counter-drone systems.
A $1.5 billion deal with General Atomics for MQ9B drones.