The Saudi Ministry of Defense (MoD) allocated nearly $64 billion for its budget in 2026.
In this regard, 2026 will be a pivotal year for several major defense programs that Saudi Arabia aims to deliver before the end of 2029, in line with the broader objectives of Defense Vision 2030.
The following note provides an overview of the following aspects:
- The operational priorities especially concerning airpower, integrated defense, and naval security
- The industrial localization and sovereign capability development plans for 2026
- Eyed international partnerships
- Defense Governance in line with Minister of Defense Prince Khaled Bin Salman’s directions
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