Exports of military equipment from UK to United Arab Emirates

This file concerns the export of military equipment from the UK to the Gulf. It contains correspondence on:

• The sale of Ferret scout cars for use by the Union Defence Force (UDF)
• Arrangements for trials of Scorpion armoured cars in Abu Dhabi
• The supply of anti-riot cartridges to the Ras Al Khaimah Police Force
• The visit of Sheikh Faisal Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Under Secretary in the Abu Dhabi Ministry of Defence, to the UK to investigate possible purchases of military equipment and infrastructure
• A request for a quotation of weapons for Ras Al Khaimah, and questions about the possible role of Saudi Arabia as purchasing agents for this transaction
• Requests from Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, Kuwait, and Qatar for arms, ammunition, and equipment sales
• The question of the UAE taking over import control of arms from HMG, who are still responsible for issuing no objection certificates
• The formation of a UAE Public Security Liaison Department
• The procedure for the supply of spares for Ferret scout cars