Saudi Arabia’s Warfare Interests (october november 2023)

Saudi Arabia’s Warfare Interests (october november 2023) (october - november 2023) Saudi Arabia’s Warfare Interests: The Saudi Minister of Defense, Prince Khaled Bin Salman, engaged in discussions with his British counterpart, Grant Shapps, regarding the potential repercussions of the Gaza War and bilateral defense relations, including the British offer of Typhoon aircraft. The note outlines Prince Khaled’s stance on the Typhoon offer, Shapps’ response and assurances, Saudi views on Shapps’ handling of defense matters with the Kingdom, and Saudi views on British PM Rishi Sunak’s Middle East policy. Additionally, the note highlights shared concerns about the potential impact of Britain’s full support for Israel in the Gaza War on the strategic relations between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. During a meeting with his Greek counterpart, Nikos Dendias, in Riyadh, Prince Khaled discussed defense-related matters, including cooperation in the manufacturing of drone systems