The federal government in Germany has lifted a self-imposed ban on the export of military equipment to Saudi Arabia. This means that the German arms industry may supply 150 Iris-T air-to-air guided missiles to the Kingdom.
Government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit confirmed a corresponding report from “Spiegel” in Berlin on Wednesday. The former grand coalition suspended arms exports in 2018 due to Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the war in Yemen and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
However, there were exceptions for some French companies who were allowed to supply ordinary goods with German components.
The desert state also wants more Eurofighters
The news comes shortly after statements by the German government that Saudi Arabia can hope for the green light for the delivery of Eurofighter fighter jets because of its rapprochement with Israel.
Corresponding statements by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) are supported by Olaf Scholz (SPD). However, Baerbock’s statements were less well received in parts of her own party. Reference was made to the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia.
Source: Krone
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