“UK Typhoon fighter jets to fly 'defensive' missions to help protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks”

Key points

• UK pledges additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.
• Typhoon fighter jets will conduct defensive counter air missions to protect cities and infrastructure.
• RAF A400M will assist movement of defence materiel within Saudi Arabia and advisers will support Saudi staff.
• Defence Secretary Wes Streeting calls Houthi attacks despicable and dangerous for the region.
• Houthis have escalated attacks including a July naval blockade and strikes on Riyadh airport.