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FCO 8/2369

UK arms sales to United Arab Emirates, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns the sale of military equipment to the UAE, including the supply of ammunition, weapons parts and munitions.

FCO 8/2367

UK arms sales to United Arab Emirates, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file relates to the sale of arms from the UK to the UAE.

FCO 8/2242

Iranian military assistance to Oman, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file relates to Iranian military assistance to the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Said in the Dhofar War.

FCO 8/1195

Air defence scheme, 1969 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.

FCO 8/1194

Air defence scheme, 1969 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.

FCO 8/1192

Air defence scheme, 1969 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.

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.

FCO 8/1190

Air defence scheme, 1968 Jan 01-1968 Dec 31

This file concerns HMG's run of difficulties with the Saudi Arabian Government over the Saudi Arabian Air Defence Scheme (SAADS). This was due to Saudi dissatisfaction with the Saudi Arabian Defence Consortium (SADC). The SADC is comprised of three British companies that supply the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) with aircrafts, training, maintenance and military equipment in accordance with the SAADS: British Aircraft Corporation Limited (BAC), Associated Electrical Industries (AEI), Airwork Services Limited.

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