Foreign Troops Are Defending Aramco. Saudi Defence Localisation Is 24.89% Against 50% by 2030.
Greek and Italian air-defence units are operating inside Saudi Arabia, guarding the energy infrastructure that funds the state. Vision 2030 promised to localise more than half of military spending by 2030. GAMI's latest published figure is 24.89% for end-2024 — and the methodology behind it has never been published.
Military Spending in Saudi Arabia
Overview of Saudi Arabia's defence expenditure, procurement strategies, domestic defence industry development, GAMI's localisation programme, and the Kingdom's strategic security posture.