British sales of military equipment to Saudi Arabia topped £1.1bn in the first half of this year, with government data showing a spike in sales since the spring. The UK sold £836m of arms and military hardware to Saudi Arabia between April and June, up from £280m between January and March.
Saudi Arabia has purchased arms including air-to-air missiles, aircraft components and sniper rifles. The sales also include anti-riot gear, ballistic shields and body armour.
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