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UK to deploy Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthis

The UK will deploy RAF Typhoon jets to Saudi Arabia in a defensive role to help protect cities and critical infrastructure from Houthi attacks, the Ministry of Defence announced. The warplanes will not be used to attack the Yemeni group. The deployment comes as Houthi attacks escalate and Saudi Arabia cancelled its 2026 Future Investment Initiative conference, postponing it until 2027.

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The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.

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UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacksBBC News – UK
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UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.

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UK to deploy Typhoon jets to help defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

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UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

RAF Typhoon fighters will fly defensive missions over cities and infrastructure, in extension of UK support for Riyadh RAF Typhoon fighters are to protect Saudi Arabia from attack by Yemen’s Houthis, flying defensive missions over the country’s cities and critical infrastructure, as western allies step up their intervention in the escalating conflict. The operation – the most significant military mission signed off…

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Saudi Arabia cancels 2026 ‘Davos in the Desert’ amid Houthi attacks

Riyadh postpones flagship investment conference until 2027, orders government staff to work from home.

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