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UK to deploy fighter jets, military advisers to Saudi Arabia as defence from Houthi attacks

Middle East Eye21 October 2026, 04:25 UTCSaudi Arabia

UK to deploy fighter jets, military advisers to Saudi Arabia as defence from Houthi attacks The UK is set to deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as a form of protection against Houthi attack. According to the British government announcement, the aircraft will only be used to conduct defensive missions against Houthi missile and drone strikes, but will not be utilised to attack Houthis. Military advisers as well as an RAF A400M transport aircraft will also be sent to the kingdom to provide support. "The continuing attacks f

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