FCO 8/3517
UK arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31
This file relates to the UK’s arms sales to the UAE. It contains correspondence concerning:
The sale of Chieftain tanks to Abu Dhabi. It includes: the discussions with Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; an article in the Middle East Economic Digest on the UAE’s interest in expanding its armoured division; and possible US interest and bids in this area
The UAE’s intent to purchase aircraft, with the interest of the British Aerospace (BAE) in bidding for the contract.
