To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) RAF and (b) BAE Systems personnel are working in Saudi Arabia to help maintain that country's military aircraft as of 31 January 2022.
Answered on
8 February 2022
As at 31 Jan 2022 there are currently 19 RAF personnel in Saudi Arabia providing routine engineering support to the Royal Saudi Air Force's Tornado and Typhoon fleets. MOD does not hold specific information on the number of BAE Systems personnel employed in Saudi Arabia in aircraft maintenance roles. However, information is provided in the company's annual report.
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Ministry of Defence