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The United Kingdom said it will deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to help Saudi Arabia defend against drone and missile attacks by Houthi forces.
The deployment will also include an Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft to move defense equipment within Saudi Arabia, as well as military advisers for Saudi staff officers. The British government said the deployment expands on personnel and equipment already in the country.
Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia represented an attempt to escalate the regional conflict. The Ministry of Defence said the Typhoons would conduct defensive air missions only, while British refueling support also covers strikes against Houthi targets.
Saudi Arabia has sought international assistance amid attacks on cities and infrastructure, including Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and Saudi Aramco facilities. Britain’s ministry said attacks on civilian sites should be condemned and said the conflict has caused widespread harm to civilians in Yemen.
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