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UK to deploy fighter planes to help Saudi Arabia’s defence against Houthis
20 Oct 2026, 12:04 UTC · 13 independent sources
🚨 UK TO DEPLOY FIGHTER JETS TO SAUDI ARABIA
The UK government said British fighter planes will be deployed to help Saudi Arabia defend against increasing attacks from Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
The defence ministry said the move is part of “additional defensive military support” to Riyadh.
The Ministry of Defence said RAF Typhoon jets will fly defensive counter air missions to protect Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure.
Source: South China Morning Post, naharnet.com #UK #SaudiArabia #Houthis #fighterplanes
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