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Political relations between Gulf states and UK, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns Britain’s relations with the Gulf States and the wider Arab world in the context of the Yom Kippur War and the ensuing energy crisis, as well as broader questions of foreign policy-making regarding sensitive countries.

FO 371/168886

Arms supplies, 1963

This file contains correspondence relating to: Sale of Thunderbird I missiles to Saudi Arabia by British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) (21) Minutes on the possible supply of Vigilants and Thunderbirds to Saudi Arabia (22) US counter-offer to supply the Saudis with the French anti-tank missile ENTAC (23) Deployment of a squadron of US aircraft to Saudi Arabia for training purposes (24) Proposal for discussions between the US and UK on arms supplies to Saudi Arabia.

FO 371/168893

Provision of military advisers, 1963

This file contains correspondence relating to: Letter [enclosed] from the British Ambassador C T Crowe to Sayyed Omar Saqqaf proposing terms for the provision of British military advisors to the Saudi Arabian National Guard (61) Prince Abdulla Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud's desire for a visit by a Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers [REME] officer to advise and report on the reorganisation of vehicle spares and maintenance policy, and a Marconi representative in connection with the Higgins Report and the Saudi requirement for wireless equipment (62) Request by Lieutenant Colonel

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Political relations between Gulf states and UK, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

Arms supplies, 1963

Provision of military advisers, 1963