Britain to deploy defensive air patrols over Saudi Arabia
Britain says it will conduct defensive air patrols over Saudi Arabia using Royal Air Force jets, but will not strike Houthi targets.
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What happened
Britain will carry out defensive air missions over Saudi Arabia. 123 The UK is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis to include defensive air patrols by Royal Air Force jets. 3 The UK will deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi cities from Houthi attacks. 2 Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said British planes will not strike Houthi targets. 3
Why it matters
The deployment marks an expansion of British military support for Saudi Arabia. 2
Sources · 3
[1]UK to deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi cities from Houthi attacks
CNBC · Bluesky
[2]Britain says it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis to include “defensive” air patrols by Royal Air Force jets. Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said the British planes won’t strike Houthi targets.
The Associated Press · Bluesky
[3]Britain says it will carry out defensive air missions over Saudi Arabia reut.rs/3VVbQkI
Reuters · Bluesky
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