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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

UK Air Defence Support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

16 June 2022 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by Ben Wallace Con Wyre and Preston North

Defence

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At a glance

Key points

  • UK is deploying High Velocity Missile (Self Propelled) systems and associated personnel to Saudi Arabia.
  • Deployment is in response to ongoing aerial threats against Saudi Arabia.
  • The deployment is described as purely defensive in nature.

Issue summary

The UK is announcing a follow-on deployment of air defence equipment to Saudi Arabia in response to ongoing aerial threats.

Action requested

The Ministry of Defence has deployed High Velocity Missile (Self Propelled) systems and associated personnel to support Saudi Arabia's territorial integrity from persistent aerial threats. This deployment is purely defensive in nature.

Key facts

  • The UK deployed two GIRAFFE radars in February 2020 to help mitigate aerial threats faced by Saudi Arabia.
  • The GIRAFFE radars were repatriated in December 2021.
  • A small number of High Velocity Missile (Self Propelled) systems and associated personnel have been deployed.
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