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FCO 8/5483

Kuwait and the Iran-Iraq War, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns Kuwait’s position on the Iran-Iraq War.
FCO 8/2847

Sale of Blowpipe missile to Middle East countries, 1977 Jan 01 - 1977 Dec 31

This file concerns the proposed sale of Blowpipe surface-to-air missiles, manufactured by Short Brothers Plc, to Saudi Arabia.
FCO 8/1242

Abu Dhabi Defence Force: general, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

The file relates to the Abu Dhabi Defence Force (ADDF).
FCO 8/1240

Abu Dhabi Defence Force: general, 1968 Jan 01-1968 Dec 31

The file relates to the Abu Dhabi Defence Force (ADDF).
FCO 8/983

Future of Trucial Oman Scouts in United Arab Emirates, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file relates to the future of the Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS).
FCO 8/661

Supply of aircraft and missiles, 1967

This file relates to the supply of aircraft and other military equipment and personnel from HMG to Kuwait. It contains correspondence concerning: Request by the Kuwait Air Force to purchase Hunter and Jet Provost aircraft from Hawker Siddeley Limited and the British Aircraft Corporation Discussions on the order of Lightning aircraft for the Kuwait Air Force between the Chief General Staff of Kuwait Armed Forces, the Officer Commanding Kuwait Liaison Team (KLT), the Ministry of Defence, the Foreign Office and HM Embassy in Kuwait.
FCO 8/668

Supply of arms, 1968

This file contains correspondence relating to: Conversation between Ambassador G G Arthur and Kuwait Minister of Defence Sheikh Sa'ad Al Abdulla Al Sabah about the Eilat Incident involving Egypt and Israel in October 1967, and Sheikh Sa'ad's request for information about the vessels and missiles concerned.
FCO 8/663

Supply of aircraft and missiles, 1967-1968

This file contains correspondence relating to: Letter from J A N Graham to M S Weir about a memorandum on flight training for the Kuwait Air Force and an earlier letter from A Ibbott on procurement of a Lightning simulator Conversation between Ambassador G G Arthur and Sheikh Sa'ad Al Abdulla Al Sabah about the purchase of Hawker Hunter aircraft and Lightning aircraft spare parts Agreement for the purchase by Kuwait of three refurbished Mark 6 Hawker Hunters Table of 'Surplus Hunter Aircraft for Export [Mark 6, Mark 9, Mark 7, and Mark 4] - Summary of Availabilities [,] Customer Re