World·Yemen and Saudi Arabia
Britain sends RAF Typhoon jets to help defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi missiles and drones
Britain will fly defensive counter-air missions with RAF Typhoon fighter jets to help protect Saudi cities and critical infrastructure from Houthi aerial attacks, the U.K. Ministry of Defence said Tuesday. The jets 'will not conduct offensive strikes against the Houthis,' and Britain will also send an RAF A400M transport plane and military advisers and extend air-to-air refueling for Saudi air operations, the ministry said. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting called the Houthi attacks 'absolutely despicable,' pointing to the targeting of the airport in Riyadh.
Sources
- GOV.UK (Ministry of Defence)Operational update 20 October – UK military support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia