DEFENSE INDUSTRY
Spain unblocks €40 million arms sale to Saudi Arabia
Decision, delayed over fears weapons would be used in Yemen, comes on eve of royal visit
Madrid 11 NOV 2016 - 10:43 CET

King Felipe reviews retired soldiers. Lavandeira jr EFE
The Spanish government has unblocked a €40 million arms deal with Saudi Arabia.
The sale of 155mm artillery ammunition had been on hold for a year due to concerns the munitions might be diverted to the civil war in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia is one of the Spanish military industry’s top clients
The decision to approve the sale comes shortly before King Felipe VI of Spain is scheduled to go on his first official visit to Riyadh, between Saturday and Monday.
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