Defence and the Armed Forces

The Defence Section co-ordinates all the military business in which the UK becomes involved in Saudi Arabia, this mostly includes training and visits.

Training encompasses courses and exchanges in the UK: joint exercises in Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom with the Saudi Armed Forces, training at sea with the Royal Saudi Navy as well as refuelling exercises between our air forces.

Ministry Of Defence
Royal Navy
Royal Army
Royal Air Force

The bulk of the Defence Section's daily work involves co-coordinating over flights and visits for warships and merchant vessels supporting our Defence interests the area.