FCO 8/1191
Air defence scheme, 1968 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31
This file concerns the Saudi Arabian Air Defence Scheme (SAADS), where the Saudi Arabian Government signed a letter of intent, agreeing to buy aircrafts, training, maintenance and military equipment from three British companies overseen by HMG. These companies, known collectively as the Saudi Arabian Defence Consortium (SADC), are: British Aircraft Corporation Limited (BAC), Associated Electrical Industries (AEI) and Airwork Services Limited. It contains correspondence relating to:
Part 1 and 2 of the Consortium Construction Program, which was in accordance with the SAADS.