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Saudi Arabia is estimated to have the fourth largest defense budget in the world, behind the US, China, and Russia. Valued at USD 52.9 billion in 2013, the country's defense expenditure is at the seventh position among the top 10 military spenders. An underdeveloped domestic defense industry coupled with the country's high spending power makes the competitive landscape for Saudi Arabian defense favorable presenting ample opportunities for foreign OEMs to enter the market through an alliance route.

The global commercial helicopter market is expected to get a boost in the leading defense spending nations. Forecasts of commercial helicopter spending sheds light on the opportunities in the key markets in each region. Comprehensive market values and forecasts offers an analysis of the top segments of commercial helicopter expected to be in demand.