OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityPublished12:04 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityPublished12:04 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“UK to deploy fighter planes to help Saudi Arabia’s defence against Houthis”
“British fighter planes will be deployed to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against increasing attacks from Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the UK government announced on Tuesday. The defence ministry said the deployment formed part of “additional defensive military support” to Riyadh.”
UK to deploy fighter planes to help Saudi Arabia defend against Houthis
Key points
- UK will fly defensive counter air missions using RAF Typhoon jets over Saudi Arabia.
- Deployment is part of additional defensive military support to Riyadh, says the MoD.
- A military transport aircraft will aid movement of defence material within Saudi Arabia.
- Defence Minister Wes Streeting describes Houthi attacks as despicable.
- Houthi strikes target Riyadh Airport and escalate tensions amid Yemen conflict.
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