Pakistan, April 26 -- The United States is preparing to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package worth over $100 billion, according to sources familiar with the issue. This proposed deal is expected to be announced during US President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to the kingdom. It comes after an attempt by former President Joe Biden's administration to secure a similar agreement, which included conditions on Saudi Arabia's relationship with China.

The Biden administration's proposal had sought to exchange access to advanced US weaponry for a halt in Saudi purchases from China. However, it remains unclear whether Trump's new offer includes similar conditions. A US defense official reaffirmed that the US-Saudi defense relationship is stronger ...