President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday night that he will give Saudi Arabia the major non-NATO ally designation, which comes with benefits in defense trade and security cooperation.
“A stronger and more capable alliance will advance the interests of both countries, and it will serve the highest interests of peace,” Trump said during Tuesday’s pseudo-state dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia.
Any U.S.-designated MNNA is eligible for loans of material, supplies, or equipment, is eligible to host U.S.-owned military stockpiles outside of U.S. military facilities, can enter into agreements with the United States for bilateral or multilateral trainings under certain conditions, and more.
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They can also enter into Memoranda of Understanding or other agreements with the Pentagon for
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