Saudi Arabia’s defense shift presents investment opportunities in domestic manufacturing, R&D, and procurement within key sectors: military aircraft, drones, and missile defense
Dublin, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Saudi Arabia Defense Market Data 2026-2035” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
Saudi Arabia’s defense budget has been significantly influenced by regional instability and the necessity to counter Iranian influence. Throughout the past decade, the nation has consistently ranked among the top importers of military equipment. In alignment with its Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has embarked on a comprehensive initiative to boost domestic defense manufacturing. This ambitious project aims for 50% self-sufficiency in defense production by 2031, necessitating substantial investments in research and development, as well as acquisition funding.
Since the onset of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, Saudi Arabia has endured multiple missile and drone attacks from Iran, specifically targeting Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and crucial energy infrastructures like the Ras Tanura refinery. To counter these increasing threats, Riyadh is evidently adopting a more defensive stance. The country has already made substantial arms purchases and expanded its missile and air-defense capabilities. Projections indicate that Saudi Arabia’s defense budget will rise from $68 billion in 2027 to $86.3 billion by 2031, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%.
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Defense Program Forecasts: Explore forecast spending across sectors and sub-sectors, with the ability to drill down to individual programs and suppliers. Interactive filters facilitate the assessment of funding priorities and supplier exposure within Saudi Arabia’s defense landscape.
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Drivers: In light of recent missile and drone attacks, Saudi Arabia’s defense strategy shows a shift towards a more defensive posture, marked by increased arms purchases and expanded missile and air-defense capabilities. The defense budget is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.
Top Sectors: Military Fixed Wing Aircraft, Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Missiles and Missile Defense Systems.
Top Countries of Origin: United States, France, Canada, United Kingdom, China.
Interactive Visualizations: Dashboard sheets featuring charts and graphs for rapid trend analysis.
Defense Budget Allocations: In-depth coverage of total defense expenditure with significant breakdowns.
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Fleet Size and Platform Inventory: Comprehensive equipment inventory assessment.
Sources: Data sourced from authoritative public and proprietary channels.
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A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
RTX Integrated Defense Systems
The Boeing Co and RTX Corp
Rheinmetall Air Defence AG
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp
Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS
Lockheed Martin Sippican, Inc.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd
KBP Instrument Design Bureau
Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH
Saudi Arabian Military Industries
Airbus Defence and Space SA
Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc
Inter-Coastal Electronics,LLC
Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd
JSC Scientific and Production Corporation Uralvagonzavod
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG
Honeywell Aerospace and Collins Aerospace
Airbus Defence and Space SAS and Thales SA
L3Harris Technologies Inc and BAE Systems Plc
BAE Systems Plc and Collins Aerospace
CTech Information Technologies San. and Tic. Inc
CTech Information Technologies Inc
RTX Corp and The Boeing Co
INTRA Defense Technologies
Advanced Electronics Company
and General Authority for Military Industries
INTRA Defense Technologies Ltd
and Advanced Electronics Company
Chengdu Aircraft Industrial (Group) Co. Ltd.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc
NIMR Automotive LLC and Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI)
Armored Vehicles and Heavy Equipment Factory
General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI)
General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada
Nexter Systems SA and Tatra Defense Vehicle
Al Seer Marine and Advanced Electronics Company
Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS and Sefine Shipyard
SAMI CMI Defence Systems LLC
Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi AS
Dongan Engine Manufacturing Company
Aero Engine Corporation of China
Rolls-Royce North America Inc
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