The Saudi government has allocated around $69 billion for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, an increase of nearly $4 billion over last year’s budget.
Within this framework, the Kingdom reportedly intends to expand its ties with several Asian, African, and non-Arab Islamic countries, particularly those with growing defense industries.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense is said to have formed a special team to initiate contact with these countries.
Which countries is the Saudi government planning to expand defense ties with?
What defense domains will these ties cover?
To answer these questions and more, Tactical Report has prepared a 443-word report.