Military Spending in Saudi Arabia

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Military Spending in Saudi Arabia 2025

Military spending in Saudi Arabia in 2025 remains among the highest in the world, with annual defence expenditure estimated at USD 70 to 80 billion and roughly 6 to 7 per cent of GDP. This level of defence spending reflects the Kingdom’s strategic position in a volatile regional security environment, its alliance commitments, and an ambitious programme to develop a domestic defence industrial base. Vision 2030 explicitly targets the localisation of over 50 per cent of military equipment spending, transforming defence procurement from an import-dependent model to a driver of industrial development and technology transfer.

Military Spending on SAUDI VISION 2030 Intelligence Platform

Military Spending in Saudi Arabia

Military Spending in Saudi Arabia 2025