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Does the US force Saudi Arabia to have a huge defense budget (almost 87 bn $ in 2015) or it is a completely independent decision by the Saudis?
Do you know why the Saudi Arabian defense budget is so large compared to other countries in the region?
One of the reasons for the large Saudi Arabian defense budget is the country's proximity to several regional conflicts, including the ongoing war in Yemen and tensions with Iran. Additionally, Saudi Arabia has a large military and diverse range of equipment, and their defense budget allows them to maintain and upgrade their capabilities.