MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
ⓘ The ten scoring axes are weighted per country by coastal, nuclear, industrial, and geostrategic tier, then judged from real-world knowledge rather than stored database attributes — see methodology.
01 / Overview
Saudi Arabia
Official Name
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Government
Monarchy
Population
36.95M
Area
2,149,690 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$1.11T
Active Personnel
227.0K
Defense Budget
$57.5B · %8 GDP
Conscription
None
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
37
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #28 |  Kingdom of the Netherlands | 38 | 25 | 42 | 42 | 45 | 22 | 42 | 45 | 38 | 48 |
| #29 |  Egypt | 37 | 45 | 42 | 42 | 35 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 40 | 30 |
| #30 |  Saudi Arabia | 37 | 32 | 48 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 35 | 55 |
| #31 |  Algeria | 37 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 30 | 15 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 40 |
| #32 |  Canada | 37 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 50 | 20 | 30 | 58 | 35 | 63 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 36.9M
Active227K
Reserve0
Paramilitary100K
Economic Burden
$57.5B 8% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $1,556/yr
Per Soldier $253,304/yr
Above World Average (avg 2.3%)
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 20
Total Airports 216
Major Ports 8
Coastline 2,640 km
Oil Production 12.0M bbl/day
All Military Metrics 75 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 7
- Active Personnel 227,000
- Reserve Personnel 0
- Paramilitary Personnel 100,000
- Total Military Personnel 227,000
- Available for Military Service 12,000,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 400,000
- Conscription Status None
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 1,050
- IFV Count 400
- APC Count 3,000
- Recon Vehicle Count 200
- MRAP Count 5,000
- Towed Artillery Count 1,000
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 500
- MLRS Count 200
- Mortar Count 1,500
- ATGM Launcher Count 5,000
- SHORAD Count 1,000
- MANPADS Count 5,000
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 800
- Fighter Aircraft Count 300
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 100
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 100
- Tanker Aircraft Count 7
- AWACS Count 7
- Trainer Aircraft Count 150
- Total Helicopters 300
- Attack Helicopter Count 150
- Transport Helicopter Count 100
- UAV Count 200
04 Naval Forces 11
- Total Ships 55
- Aircraft Carrier Count 0
- Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
- Cruiser Count 0
- Destroyer Count 7
- Frigate Count 4
- Corvette Count 4
- Total Submarines 7
- SSN Count 0
- SSBN Count 0
- Patrol Boat Count 30
05 Strategic Forces 9
- Nuclear Status None
- Nuclear Warhead Count 0
- Deployed Warhead Count 0
- ICBM Count 0
- SLBM Count 0
- IRBM Count 0
- Triad Status None
- BMD Capability ✓ Yes
- Space Assets ✓ Yes
06 Budget & Economy 10
- Defense Budget (USD) 57,500,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 8 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 1,556 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 1,108,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 1,860,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 1,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 10,000,000,000 USD
- Defense Industry Rank 12
- Defense Industry Size (USD) 10,000,000,000 USD
- Defense Sector Employment 150,000
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
- Military Airport Count 20
- Total Airport Count 216
- Major Port Count 8
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 12,000,000 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 297,500,000,000 bbl
- Coastline (km) 2,640 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 36,947,000
- Military Age Population 12,000,000
- Urban Population (%) 84 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 95 %
- Area (km²) 2,149,690 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Monarchy
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 428 systems · 93 categories · 83,735 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 367 Reserve 1 Ordered 1 Retired 59
Age Profile
36years
average
%12
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1938–2024
Suppliers
Countries
-
United States 185 -
France 40 -
United Kingdom 35 -
Germany 28 -
Italy 20 -
Russia 17 -
People's Republic of China 11 -
Spain 10
Companies
Inventory 428 systems · 36 categories · 83,735 units
⌕
ARMOURED VEHICLES
AMX-30 290
Tanks · ACTIVE
Al-Khalid tank —
Tanks · ACTIVE
IS —
Tanks · ACTIVE
K2 Black Panther —
Tanks · ACTIVE
KV-150 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Leopard 2 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
M1 Abrams 575
Tanks · ACTIVE
M1A1 Abrams 575
Tanks · ACTIVE
M24 Chaffee 52
Tanks · ACTIVE
M41 Walker Bulldog 60
Tanks · ACTIVE
M47 Patton —
Tanks · ACTIVE
M60 tank 910
Tanks · ACTIVE
+37 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
150 mm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
155 mm FH-70 howitzer 72
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Dragon Fire —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Gun Howitzer Noricum —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
L16 81mm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M102 140
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M114 50
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M115 8
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M119 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M198 118
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M29 mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M30 mortar NaN
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
+15 more
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
FIM-43 Redeye —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
FIM-92 Stinger —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
Mistral —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
Pantsir-S1 —
SHORAD Systems · ACTIVE
Aster —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
K-SAM Pegasus —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
M-SAM NaN
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
MIM-23 Hawk —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
Martlet —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
S-300VM —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
THAAD —
Long-Range SAM · ACTIVE
+14 more
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
Browning Hi-Power —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Colt 1991 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
FN Five-seven 12,000
Pistols · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch P9 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
OSS Stinger —
Pistols · ACTIVE
SIG Sauer P229 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
ČZ vz. 27 5,054
Pistols · ACTIVE
92 espagnol revolver —
Revolvers · RETIRED
Smith & Wesson Model 10 —
Revolvers · RETIRED
Beretta M12 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Beretta Model 38 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Brügger & Thomet MP9 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
+55 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
M203 —
Underbarrel Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
C90-CR —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
HK269 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch HK69A1 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
LG1 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
M79 grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Milkor 40mm UBGL grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Norinco LG5 / QLU-11 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
TBL-37 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
AGS-30 —
Automatic Grenade Launchers (AGL) · ACTIVE
M67 grenade —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
NGOS —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
+6 more
OPTICS & TARGETING
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle —
Light Tactical Vehicles · ACTIVE
DMV Anaconda 4x4 —
Light Tactical Vehicles · ACTIVE
Humvee —
Light Tactical Vehicles · ACTIVE
Sabre —
Light Tactical Vehicles · RETIRED
HEMTT —
Heavy Tactical Trucks · ACTIVE
Oshkosh Heavy Equipment Transporter —
Heavy Tactical Trucks · ACTIVE
M728 combat engineer vehicle 15
Combat Engineering Vehicles · ACTIVE
DIRECTED ENERGY
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
English Electric Lightning —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
F-15 Eagle two-seater 21
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Hunter 6
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle 139
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Meteor F8 "Prone Pilot" —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
North American F-86 Sabre 19
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Northrop F-5 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
de Havilland Vampire 15
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
De Havilland Vampire NF10 15
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Hawker Tornado —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
North American F-86H Sabre 16
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
North American QF-86 Sabre 19
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
+12 more
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
Airbus C-295W —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
An-132 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130A Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130E Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130J Super Hercules 2
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Douglas C-47 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Fairchild C-123 Provider 6
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed C-130 Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed C-130H Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed KC-130 Hercules 5
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed KC-130F Hercules 5
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed KC-130H Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
+10 more
TANKER AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
AH-6 Little Bird —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
AH-64E —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Hughes AH-64 Apache 59
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
AS565 Panther —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AgustaWestland AW109S Grand —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 412 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell HH-1N Iroquois —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell OH-58A Kiowa —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell UH-1N Iroquois —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell/Boeing HV-22 Osprey —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Dauphin —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
+24 more
UAV / DRONES
Baykar Bayraktar Akıncı —
Combat / Strike Drones · ACTIVE
GJ-1 —
Combat / Strike Drones · ACTIVE
June 30 —
Combat / Strike Drones · ACTIVE
攻击-X —
Combat / Strike Drones · ACTIVE
Boeing Insitu MQ-27 ScanEagle —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
CASC Rainbow —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
Chengdu Pterodactyl I —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI FC330 —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Mavic 2 —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Mavic Mini —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Mavic Pro —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
MQM-170 Outlaw —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
+7 more
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
GlobalEye —
AWACS / Airborne Early Warning · ACTIVE
Turbo Firecat —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
XS2C-1 Shrike —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
Bell OH-58 Kiowa —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · ACTIVE
Cessna 325 —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
Cessna O-1 Bird Dog —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
O-1A Bird Dog —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
O-1C Bird Dog —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
SURFACE COMBATANTS
DOM Al Madinah-class frigate 4
Frigates · ACTIVE
Al Riyadh-class frigate 6
Frigates · ACTIVE
La Fayette-class frigate —
Frigates · ACTIVE
Type 65 frigate —
Frigates · ACTIVE
armored frigate —
Frigates · RETIRED
Al Jubail-class corvette 6
Corvettes · ACTIVE
DOM Badr-class corvette 4
Corvettes · ACTIVE
DOM Saud-class corvette 4
Corvettes · ACTIVE
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
Ham-class inshore minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Sandown-class minehunter —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Belgian MSC-type minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
Bluebird-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
Ponta Delgada-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
Jaguar-class fast attack craft —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · ACTIVE
AUXILIARY & SUPPORT SHIPS
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
Mark 46 —
Torpedoes · ACTIVE
limpet mine —
Naval Mines · ACTIVE
French 100 mm naval gun —
Naval Guns · ACTIVE
OTO Melara 76 mm gun —
Naval Guns · ACTIVE
Q11849443 —
Naval Guns · ACTIVE
OTO 100/47 gun —
Naval Guns · RETIRED
DARDO —
Ship-based CIWS · ACTIVE
Oerlikon Millennium 35 mm Naval Gun System 5
Ship-based CIWS · ACTIVE
Phalanx CIWS Km1992//0.33149874000/0482492-2 —
Ship-based CIWS · ACTIVE
ATGM
9M133 Kornet —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
APILAS —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
AT-1K Raybolt —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
BGM-71 TOW —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
BILL anti-tank guided weapon —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
Corsar —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
ERYX —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
FGM-148 Javelin NaN
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
HOT (missile) —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
M47 Dragon —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
MBT LAW —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
MILAN —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
+4 more
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AS 15 TT 254
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
C-802 —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
Harpoon —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
Otomat —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
Poniard Surface-to-Ship Guided Rocket —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
Sea Eagle —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
AIM-9 Sidewinder —
Short-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · ACTIVE
AIM-9M Sidewinder —
Short-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · ACTIVE
IRIS-T 1,400
Short-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · ACTIVE
AIM-120 AMRAAM —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
AIM-7 Sparrow —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
MICA 370
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
Merlin —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
Red Top —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
Skyflash —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
U-Darter —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
de Havilland Firestreak —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
AIM-7D Sparrow III —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · RETIRED
+2 more
AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILES
CRUISE MISSILES
BALLISTIC (CONVENTIONAL)
GUIDED BOMBS
Joint Direct Attack Munition —
GPS / INS Guided Bombs (JDAM) · ACTIVE
GBU-10 Paveway II —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-12 Paveway II —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-16 Paveway II —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-24 Paveway III —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munitions —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-32 Joint Direct Attack Munitions —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-49 Paveway II —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon —
Glide Bombs · ACTIVE
Korean GPS Guided Bomb 150
Glide Bombs · ACTIVE
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
BLU-126 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
CBU-87 Combined Effects Munition —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
M117 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
M2A1 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
MAM-L Smart Micro Munition —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
Mark 80 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
Mark 82 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
Mark 84 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
Paveway IV —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
BL755 —
Cluster Bombs & Dispensers · ACTIVE
BLU-97/B Combined Effects Bomb —
Cluster Bombs & Dispensers · ACTIVE
+4 more
THERMOBARIC & SPECIAL
RADAR SYSTEMS
LAUNCH VEHICLES
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
- 2024IRIS-T
- 2023K239 Chunmoo
- 2022CETC SkyShield
- 2022Baykar Bayraktar Akıncı
- 2021K-SAM Pegasus
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
04 / Defense Sector · 3 systems produced · 40 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$10.0 Mr
annual output value
Sector Employment
150 K
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$1.0 Mr
↘ IMPORTS
$10.0 Mr
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-9.0 Mr
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $27.1 per citizen
Import per Capita $271 per citizen
PRODUCTION PROFILE
3
Total Systems
1
Ongoing
2
Ended
55
Avg. MASS Score
DOMAIN DISTRIBUTION · Still Producing 1 · No Longer Produced 2
Naval 3
Production 3 systems · 1 categories
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RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 40 import
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | 2024 |  South Korea | M-SAM | 10 | $3.2 Mr | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | —→2024 | United States | AN/TPY-2 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2018 | Spain | Al Jubail-class corvette | 5 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2017 | Russia | TOS-1 | — | — | license-production | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2017→2018 | Russia | Tank T-90 | 150 | $450 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2016 | United States | CH-47F | 48 | $3.5 Mr | Sale | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2016 | France | Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé | 100 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2015 |  Ukraine | An-132 | 80 | — | new-build | Cancelled | |
| ↘ | 2014 | People's Republic of China | Chengdu Pterodactyl I | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2013→2015 | United Kingdom | Paveway IV | — | $247 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2013 | United States | Desert Tech HTI | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2012 | Italy | Selex ES Falco | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2008 | People's Republic of China | PLZ-45 | 27 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2007 | People's Republic of China | DF-21 | — | — | export | confirmed | |
| ↘ | 1990→1991 | France | MO-120-RT | 200 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1990→1991 | France | TRF1 | 28 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1990 | France | Al Riyadh-class frigate | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1987 | People's Republic of China | DF-3 | — | $3.3 Mr | export | confirmed | |
| ↘ | 1980→1985 | France | Al Madinah-class frigate | 4 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1977→1981 | United States | Badr-class corvette | 4 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1977→1981 | United States | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1975 | France | AMX-30 AuF1 | 51 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | South Korea | K239 Chunmoo | 36 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  Brazil | Astros II | 60 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United Kingdom | Sandown-class minehunter | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  Turkey | JNG-90 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Germany | Rh 202 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  Poland | WKW Wilk | 15 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | Schweizer 330/S333 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | AH-6 Little Bird | 24 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | Smith & Wesson M76 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Ukraine | An-178 | 30 | — | new-build | Cancelled | |
| ↘ | — | United States | McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle | 69 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United Kingdom | Panavia Tornado | 120 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Turkey | Vestel Karayel | 6 | — | new-build | in service | |
| ↘ | — | Germany | EMT Luna X-2000 | — | — | license-production | ||
| ↘ | — | People's Republic of China | WZ-10 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | — | CASC Rainbow | — | — | Delivered | ||
| ↘ | — | Germany | Jaguar-class fast attack craft | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | France | AMX-30 | — | — | new-build | Delivered |
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ALL-TIME ARMS TRADE40transactions · inflation-adjusted
↗ EXPORTS
—
0transactions
↘ IMPORTS
$18.1 Mr
40transactions
Σ TOTAL
$18.1 Mr
40transactions
| Country | Export (→) | Import (←) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| People's Republic of China | — | $9.2 Mr | $9.2 Mr |
| South Korea | — | $3.3 Mr | $3.3 Mr |
| Russia | — | $591 M | $591 M |
| United Kingdom | — | $341 M | $341 M |
Sum of all defense deals in our database, adjusted to 2025 prices (CPI). Exports (→) are what this country sold, imports (←) what it bought. Covers only transactions recorded in our archive; the real historical total is higher.
MOST POPULAR PRODUCTSused by 1 countries
- #1Al Madinah-class frigate1countryFrigates
- #2Badr-class corvette1countryCorvettes
- #3Saud-class corvette1countryCorvettes
05 / History & Conflicts · 13 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Modern Era
Alliance Network by past conflicts
🛡 Most Allied
United States 19 wars Yemen 12 wars United Arab Emirates 10 wars Pakistan 9 wars France 8 wars ◄── Saudi Arabia ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Saudi Arabia · 44 conflicts
44Conflicts
2Wins
1Losses
1Draws
0Ongoing
Highest Own Losses 1,000 North Yemen civil war Highest Enemy Losses 26,000 North Yemen civil war Longest 22 years Houthi insurgency
Human Cost · Saudi Arabia
1,064Military
3Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall of Aden Interstate | 2026–present | (STC) | Primary | — |
| 2026 Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia Interstate | 2026–present | Rijal al-Bas al-Shadid | Primary | Ongoing |
| al-Jawf Offensive Interstate | 2020 | Supreme Political Council Houthi movement | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of the Jabara Valley Interstate | 2019 | Houthi government Houthi fighters | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| 2019 Southern Yemen clashes Interstate | 2019–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Western Libya campaign Civil War | 2019–2020 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Aden (2018) Interstate | 2018 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Al Hudaydah Interstate | 2018–present | Supreme Political Council Houthis | Primary | — |
| Al Hudaydah governorate offensive Special Op. | 2017–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Sana'a Interstate | 2017 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Northern Aleppo offensive Civil War | 2016 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Al Mukalla (2016) Interstate | 2016 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Aden (2015) Interstate | 2015 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Port Midi Interstate | 2015–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Siege of Kobanî Civil War | 2014–2015 | Islamic State | Primary | — |
| Yemeni Civil War Civil War | 2014–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Anbar clashes (2013–2014) Civil War | 2013–2014 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Iranian intervention in the Syrian civil war Civil War | 2013–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 2012 Abyan offensive Special Op. | 2012 | Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Ansar al-Sharia | Primary | — |
| Battle of Zinjibar Civil War | 2011–2012 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Ocean Shield Special Op. | 2009–2016 | Somali pirates | Primary | — |
| Operation Scorched Earth Special Op. | 2009–2010 | Houthis Alleged support: Iran Quds Force | Primary | — |
| Houthi insurgency Insurgency | 2004–present | Houthi Movement (pro-Saleh forces) | Primary | — |
| United Nations Operation in Somalia II Special Op. | 1993–1995 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Southern Watch Special Op. | 1992–2003 | Iraq | Primary | Draw |
| Unified Task Force Special Op. | 1992–1993 | Somali National Alliance Al-Itihaad al-Islamiya | Primary | — |
| Battle of Khafji Interstate | 1991 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Liberation of Kuwait Campaign Interstate | 1991 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Gulf War air campaign Interstate | 1991 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Afghan Civil War Civil War | 1989–1992 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Jalalabad Proxy | 1989 | Afghanistan Supported by: | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan Proxy | 1988–1989 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 1987 Sharjawi coup d'état attempt Coup | 1987 | Eastern separatists Soviet Union (denied by UAE ) | Primary | — |
| Tankers War Interstate | 1984–1988 | Intervention | Primary | Tactical Win |
| Somaliland War of Independence Interstate | 1981–1991 | Somali National Movement Supported by: Ethiopia (1981–1987) | Primary | — |
| Grand Mosque Seizure | 1979 | Ikhwan (self-proclaimed) | Primary | — |
| Ogaden War Interstate | 1977–1978 | Ethiopia Arms supplies | Primary | — |
| Al-Wadiah War Interstate | 1969 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| 1969 Saudi Arabian coup d'état plot Coup | 1969–present | Saudi Arabia | Primary | — |
| North Yemen civil war Civil War | 1962–1970 | {{plainlist| {{nowrap| Egypt Michael Brecher | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Jebel Akhdar War Interstate | 1954–1959 | Sultanate of Muscat | Primary | — |
| 1954-1955 Dhabyani coup attempt Coup | 1954–1955 | Abu Dhabi United Kingdom | Primary | Tactical Loss |
| 1948 Arab–Israeli War Interstate | 1948–1949 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Pleshet Special Op. | 1948 | IDF | Primary | Tactical Win |
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
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VSB
Saudi ArabiavsKingdom of the Netherlands
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%454
Reserve Personnel
+%100
Paramilitary Personnel
×20.0
Total Military Personnel
+%229
Available for Military Service
+%50
Reaching Military Age Annually
+%122
Conscription Duration (days)
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
×58.3
IFV Count
+%117
APC Count
+%200
Recon Vehicle Count
+%100
MRAP Count
×50.0
Towed Artillery Count
+%733
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
×20.8
MLRS Count
+%733
Mortar Count
+%400
ATGM Launcher Count
+%900
SHORAD Count
+%100
MANPADS Count
+%900
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%567
Fighter Aircraft Count
+%392
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
+%100
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%400
Tanker Aircraft Count
+%250
AWACS Count
+%250
Trainer Aircraft Count
+%900
Total Helicopters
+%900
Attack Helicopter Count
+%650
Transport Helicopter Count
+%900
UAV Count
×20.0
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
+%450
Aircraft Carrier Count
=
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
=
Cruiser Count
=
Destroyer Count
+%75
Frigate Count
+%50
Corvette Count
+%100
Total Submarines
+%75
SSN Count
=
SSBN Count
=
Patrol Boat Count
+%200
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
=
Deployed Warhead Count
=
ICBM Count
=
SLBM Count
=
IRBM Count
=
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
+%283
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
+%371
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
+%85
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%9
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%69
Arms Exports (USD)
+%20
Arms Imports (USD)
+%100
Defense Industry Rank
+%25
Defense Industry Size (USD)
=
Defense Sector Employment
+%275
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%567
Total Airport Count
+%645
Major Port Count
+%167
Oil Production (bbl/day)
×6000.0
Oil Reserves (bbl)
×29750.0
Coastline (km)
+%485
08Demographics
Total Population
+%107
Military Age Population
+%9
Urban Population (%)
+%10
Literacy Rate (%)
+%4
Area (km²)
×51.4
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.