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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Authority for Military Industries and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, has signed a memorandum of understanding which provides for the formation of a partnership council in defense research and development called The Partnership Council. And the establishment of a formal dialogue between the two parties to jointly develop the methodology, mechanism and models of the next generation of fighter aircraft. The dialogue also includes Saudi Arabia's need for a close air support system.
The text of the memorandum of understanding stated that it is a desire to enhance cooperation to improve the effectiveness of the military forces of the two countries, especially in the research and development skills in the fields of military industries and in seeking to enable the local entities - each party - related to the military industries to enter into cooperation agreements in the fields as specified in the note.
The agreement noted that the next stages of work between the parties - including specific studies and the introduction of third parties - Will be subject to written agreements, which may establish programs by which a military or security entity or company, and other similar areas to be determined by the parties, will be contracted.
Areas of cooperation
1- Establish a research and development partnership to enhance cooperation between local entities - in each Party - related to the military industries, in order to improve the effectiveness of the military forces of the parties and the skills of the military industries
2- Establish an official dialogue between the two parties to jointly develop the methodology, mechanism and models of the next generation of fighter aircraft. dialogue Includes
a) Saudi Arabia's need for a close air support system (CAS)
b) The potential development of a number of manned and unmanned systems, and the integration of advanced armament systems
c) Military Industries Sector
- Objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding
- Strengthening military cooperation between Riyadh and London
- Improving the military capabilities of Saudi Arabia
- Increase Saudi Arabia's capabilities in the development, manufacture and operation of military equipment
- Identify opportunities to create commercial value in the field of military industries through research and development activities, and to invest the resulting intellectual rights
http://www.alwatan.com.sa/Politics/News_Detail.aspx?ArticleID=362418&CategoryID=1
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Authority for Military Industries and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, has signed a memorandum of understanding which provides for the formation of a partnership council in defense research and development called The Partnership Council. And the establishment of a formal dialogue between the two parties to jointly develop the methodology, mechanism and models of the next generation of fighter aircraft. The dialogue also includes Saudi Arabia's need for a close air support system.
The text of the memorandum of understanding stated that it is a desire to enhance cooperation to improve the effectiveness of the military forces of the two countries, especially in the research and development skills in the fields of military industries and in seeking to enable the local entities - each party - related to the military industries to enter into cooperation agreements in the fields as specified in the note.
The agreement noted that the next stages of work between the parties - including specific studies and the introduction of third parties - Will be subject to written agreements, which may establish programs by which a military or security entity or company, and other similar areas to be determined by the parties, will be contracted.
Areas of cooperation
1- Establish a research and development partnership to enhance cooperation between local entities - in each Party - related to the military industries, in order to improve the effectiveness of the military forces of the parties and the skills of the military industries
2- Establish an official dialogue between the two parties to jointly develop the methodology, mechanism and models of the next generation of fighter aircraft. dialogue Includes
a) Saudi Arabia's need for a close air support system (CAS)
b) The potential development of a number of manned and unmanned systems, and the integration of advanced armament systems
c) Military Industries Sector
- Objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding
- Strengthening military cooperation between Riyadh and London
- Improving the military capabilities of Saudi Arabia
- Increase Saudi Arabia's capabilities in the development, manufacture and operation of military equipment
- Identify opportunities to create commercial value in the field of military industries through research and development activities, and to invest the resulting intellectual rights
http://www.alwatan.com.sa/Politics/News_Detail.aspx?ArticleID=362418&CategoryID=1
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