UK to Deploy Fighter Jets for Defensive Support in Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Threats

10/20/2026

The Saudi capital's international airport has been targeted by strikes 20 times since the beginning of the month, with a recent attack killing 13 people and wounding more than 300.

10/20/2026

The U.K.'s Royal Air Force will deploy jets to assist with defensive operations, but will not engage in offensive strikes.

10/20/2026

BRITISH fighter jets will fly combat missions over Saudi Arabia to shoot down Houthi missiles and drones. The RAF Typhoons will be armed with new laser guided missiles which only entered service...

10/20/2026

Britain said the deployment will focus on protecting Saudi cities and critical infrastructure, as attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels escalate across the region

10/20/2026

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...

10/20/2026

LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Britain will fly ⁠Royal ⁠Air Force Typhoon ⁠fighter jets on defensive missions to help protect Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure from Houthi aerial...

10/20/2026

Britain sends Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi drone and missile attacks, expanding military support after a Saudi request.

10/20/2026

The decision comes amid a renewed wave of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including deadly strikes targeting Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.

10/20/2026

LONDON (AP) — Britain says it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis to include "defensive" air patrols by Royal Air Force jets. Defense Secretary Wes Streeting says Royal...