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FCO 8/2111

Saudi Arabian air defence scheme, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file is part B of a series of files relating to 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 8/1745

Problems involving exports from UK to Saudi Arabia, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

The file relates to problems involving British exports to Saudi Arabia. It contains correspondence relating to E A Juffali and Bros Limited's proposal to hold an exhibition in Viz, Qasim and Hofuf that concentrates on British agriculture, irrigation, and electrical equipment, including memoranda regarding Sheikh Ahmed Juffali's decision to abandon this scheme; and the frustration caused.
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.