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Opinion: Europe split over Saudi arms sales

18th March 2019 - 14:09 GMT | by The Lina in Middle East

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In February, Saudi Arabia signed a deal with France’s Naval Group to build warships in the country, as the kingdom seeks to bolster its domestic defence capabilities. 

Making the announcement at IDEX 2019, the agreement includes building warships, frigates and corvettes, among other items, through a joint venture in which Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) will own the majority.

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