The U.S. designation of a country as a "major non-NATO ally" provides that country with certain defense, trade, and security cooperation benefits.
November 18, 2025
high
policy
Describes the general legal/policy effects of the U.S. 'major non-NATO ally' designation.
Saudi Arabia has stated that it would consider joining the Abraham Accords only after there is a credible and guaranteed path to Palestinian statehood.
November 18, 2025
high
policy
Describes a stated Saudi foreign-policy condition for normalizing relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords framework.
Israel operates F-35 fighter aircraft.
November 18, 2025
high
military_equipment
Statement about the aircraft inventory of the Israeli military.
U.S. defense and national security officials have at times opposed proposed sales of advanced military technology to foreign partners because of concerns that such technology could be shared with third countries, including China.
November 18, 2025
high
security_risk
Describes a recurring national-security consideration in reviews of foreign military sales.