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Saudi Arabia: Military Aid

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 25 November 2025UIN 91663

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of Operation CROSSWAYS.

Answered by Al Carns

The scope of Operation CROSSWAYS is to provide military support to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, primarily focused on training and tailored military advice to the Saudi armed forces. It also includes a phased deployment of air defence equipment to Saudi Arabia.

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