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

Key points

• UK plans to deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
• Aircraft will conduct defensive missions against Houthi missile and drone strikes.
• Military advisers and an RAF A400M transport aircraft will also be sent.
• Defence Secretary Wes Streeting described Houthi attacks as despicable.
• The move aims to bolster Saudi defense after the Riyadh airport targeting incident.