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UK deploys RAF jets to Saudi Arabia
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- Deployment
- RAF Typhoon fighter jets
- Mission role
- Defensive counter-air operations
- Host country
- Saudi Arabia
- Target threat
- Houthi aerial attacks
The Ministry of Defence says RAF Typhoons will defend Saudi cities and critical infrastructure from Houthi drones and missiles, not operating in Yemeni airspace.
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Britain is also sending a transport aircraft and an unspecified number of military advisers to Saudi Arabia, at Riyadh's request, NOS reports.
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The Ministry of Defence says the Typhoons will fly only defensive counter-air missions and will not join offensive strikes against the Houthis.
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Britain will deploy RAF Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia for defensive air missions against Houthi attacks, the UK government announces.
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