2013-02-28 12:24:44 - New Defense research report from Business Monitor International is now available from Fast Market Research

BMI's report examines the trends witnessed in the country's current and future defence procurement across its armed forces. The report's general conclusion is that Saudi Arabia will continue to invest heavily in defence procurement, giving it military superiority over most of its neighbours in what will remain a volatile region. However, the country's long-term security outlook is less certain. The authoritarian royal family is ageing. Unrest in the country's Shi'a-dominated Eastern Province remains serious. And regional crises could affect Saudi Arabia in unknown ways.


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These foreign crises are numerous from Riyadh's perspective. Sectarian violence and al-Qaeda continue to plague Yemen to the south. War between Israel and Iran - Saudi Arabia's regional foe - could

have grave repercussions for Riyadh if Iran successfully foments rebellion among Shi'a Muslims in Eastern Province and also in Bahrain. Security crises in Iraq and Syria, meanwhile, threaten to upset the regional balance. However, Saudi Arabia is attempting to engage with other countries in the region, including Iran, in order to reduce the risk of serious instability. In particular, Riyadh has reached out to Tehran by inviting President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to visit Mecca; the two countries are also members of a new Syria Contact Group set up by the Egyptian government.

However, despite these and other worthy initiatives, there is relatively little that Riyadh can do to address many of the most pressing security challenges that it has to deal with.

Over the last quarter BMI has revised the following forecasts/views:

* A full order of battle detailing the composition of the Saudi Arabia army, air force, navy, national guard and air defence force.
* Discussions regarding ongoing defence procurement programmes across Saudi Arabia's armed forces, and their current status.
Descriptions of the defence decision-making process within Saudi Arabia, and the country's grand strategy.

Report Table of Contents:

BMI Industry View
SWOT
- Saudi Arabia Defence SWOT
- Saudi Arabia Security SWOT
- Political
- Economic
- Business Environment
Industry Forecast
- Defence Trade
- Table: Saudi Arabia's Defence Exports (US$mn), 2010-2017
- Table: Saudi Arabia's Defence Imports (US$mn), 2010-2017
- Table: Saudi Arabia's Defence Trade Balance (US$mn), 2010-2017
- Defence Expenditure
- Table: Saudi Arabia's Government Defence Expenditure, 2010-2017
- Table: Saudi Arabia's Defence Expenditure Scenario - Changing % Of GDP (US$mn), 2010-2017
- Armed Forces
- Table: Saudi Arabia's Armed Forces, 2002-2009 ('000 personnel, unless otherwise stated)
- Table: Saudi Arabia's Available Manpower For Military Services, 2010-2017 (aged 16-49, unless otherwise stated)
Macroeconomic Forecasts
- Macroeconomic Forecast
- Table: Saudi Arabia - Economic Activity
Industry Risk Reward Ratings
- security Risk Analysis
- Table: Middle East And Africa Defence & Security Ratings
- Table: Middle East And Africa State Vulnerability To Terrorism Index
Market Overview
- Saudi Arabia Market Overview
- Arms Trade Overview
- Armed Forces and Government Spending
Industry Trends and Developments
- Industry Trends And Developments
- Security Overview
- External Security
- Internal Security
- Table: Insurgent Groups
- Political Overview
- Domestic Politics
- Long-Term Political Outlook
Company Profile
- BAE Systems
- Thales International
Regional Overview
- Middle East and Africa Security Overview
- Scenario Analysis
- External Security
- Internal Security
Global Industry Overview
- Global Political Outlook
- Eurozone
- Iran War Risks Rising In 2013
- Syrian Conflict To Continue, Post-Assad
- Caucasus At Risk Of Armenia-Azerbaijan War
- Korean Peninsula Facing Mixed Outlook
- Asia's Maritime Island Disputes
- Table: Election Timetable, 2013
Methodology
- How We Generate Our Industry Forecasts
- Defence Industry
- Sources

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