UK Deploys Fighter Jets to Defend Saudi Arabia From Houthi Attacks
The mission adds defensive air patrols, a transport plane and advisers as Houthi strikes on Saudi cities intensify, officials said.
- Britain announced Tuesday that it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis to include "defensive" air patrols by Royal Air Force Typhoon jets.
- Houthi attacks against Saudi infrastructure have intensified in recent weeks, with the capital's international airport struck 20 times since the beginning of the month.
- Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said Royal Air Force jets will "conduct defensive counter-air operations" to protect cities and infrastructure, though Britain stresses there is no military solution to the conflict.
- Britain will also deploy an Atlas A400M transport aircraft and military advisers, expanding assistance that previously included in-air refueling for Saudi planes.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham's spokesman denied Britain is being dragged into the broader Yemen conflict, reiterating that support is proportionate and focused on helping Saudi Arabia defend itself.
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Britain will send Typhoon fighter planes to Saudi Arabia, which will participate in the defense of Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure against air attacks launched by the group...
UK Deploys Fighter Jets to Defend Saudi Arabia From Houthi Attacks
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