Saudi Arabia Is Now The World's 'Biggest Arms Importer'

The Guardian: Saudi Arabia becomes world's biggest arms importer

Analysts say the middle eastern kingdom overtook India, and along with the United Arab Emirates it imported more defence supplies than all of Europe

Saudi Arabia overtook India in 2014 as the world’s biggest importer of defence equipment, fuelled by tensions in the Middle East, according to a study published Sunday by respected analysts IHS Jane’s.

Global defence trade currently stands at $64.4bn, said the report from the London-based defence specialists.

WNU Editor: The above BBC video report provides an excellent overview on Saudi Arabia's current military/weapons buying spree.

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