Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khaled Bin Salman held a telephone call on 7/4/2025 with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Prince Khaled and Hegseth discussed opportunities to expand the Saudi-U.S. defense partnership.
Prince Khaled also focused on the upcoming meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman and U.S. President Donald Trump, which may include an unexpected major announcement from the latter in the defense field.
The note provides an overview of the following aspects:
- The key files discussed during the call
- The unexpected announcement that President Trump could make
The note also highlights the Pentagon’s expected support to the RSNF’s western fleet.
