Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 91663

Saudi Arabia: Military Aid

Tabled: 17 November 2025
Answered: 25 November 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

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

Answer

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.