Event Brief
Saudi Arabia boosts defence spending by a quarter
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Summary: Saudi Arabia increased military expenditure by about a quarter to above $17bn in the first three months of 2026.
WHO: Saudi Arabia
WHAT: Military expenditure rose above $17bn in the first three months of 2026.
WHEN: May 05, 2026 at 1:24 PM ET
WHERE: Saudi Arabia
WHY: Iran launched strikes around the Gulf.
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