Saudi Arabia revealed its 2017 defence budget as $50,9 billion (SAR190.9 billion) which indicates a 6,6 percent increase in initial budget for military expenditure when compared to fiscal year 2016. The government announced the budget statement on 22 December, saying that it includes new projects and supports the expansion of existing ones, including equipment, installations, weaponry, ammunition, and facilities required to boost military, institution, and housing capabilities.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)