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Why Saudi Arabia's $83 Billion Military Is Struggling Against Houthis

Reported by NDTV 12 Oct 2026, 12:44 pm IST 1 min read

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Saudi Arabia possesses one of the best-equipped militaries in the world. Riyadh spent about 6.5 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP), worth about $83 billion, on its defence spending in 2025.

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Section: India
Topics: Economy & RBI, Defence & security
First reported by: NDTV
Published: Monday, 12 October 2026, 12:44 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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