UK to deploy RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks
Summary
Britain's Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday that Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets will fly defensive counter-air missions over Saudi Arabia to protect cities and critical national infrastructure from air attack. The ministry said the jets will not carry out offensive strikes against the Houthis, the Iran-aligned group in Yemen, and described the deployment as additional defensive military support to Riyadh. The move follows a spike in Houthi drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, which outlets report have targeted airports and oil facilities. The Guardian reports that RAF pilots will attempt to shoot down Houthi missiles and drones. Channel NewsAsia reports that military advisers will support Saudi staff officers, and NDTV and Middle East Eye report that Britain will also deploy an RAF A400M transport aircraft.
Timeline
Financial Times
Source ↗The Financial Times reports that the UK is deploying jets to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, a move that comes as the kingdom has been pummelled by strikes from the militant group.
Middle East Eye
Source ↗Middle East Eye reports that the Ministry of Defence said the Typhoon jets will help protect Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure from air attacks and will not carry out any offensive strikes against the Houthis.
BBC
Source ↗The BBC reports that the UK is providing additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.
Channel NewsAsia
Source ↗Channel NewsAsia reports that the UK will deploy fighter jets to help protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks and will also send military advisers to support Saudi staff officers.
Al Jazeera
Source ↗Al Jazeera reports that the Ministry of Defence said the warplanes will operate in a defensive role and will not be used to attack the Yemeni group.
Le Monde
Source ↗Le Monde reports that RAF Typhoon fighter jets will be deployed for defensive counter-air missions, according to the defence ministry.
The Straits Times
Source ↗The Straits Times reports that Britain will carry out defensive air missions over Saudi Arabia with Typhoon jets against Houthi drones and missiles, and that the warplanes will not conduct offensive strikes.
The Globe and Mail
Source ↗The Globe and Mail reports that RAF Typhoon jets will conduct defensive counter-air operations over Saudi Arabia to help protect Saudi cities, civilian populations and critical national infrastructure.
South China Morning Post
Source ↗The South China Morning Post reports that the UK government announced on Tuesday that British fighter planes will help Saudi Arabia defend against increasing Houthi attacks as part of additional defensive military support.
CNBC
Source ↗CNBC reports that the Royal Air Force will deploy jets to assist with defensive operations against Houthi attacks but will not engage in offensive strikes.
Politico
Source ↗Politico reports that the Ministry of Defence announced Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters will be deployed to Saudi Arabia and will be used only in a defensive capacity.
NDTV
Source ↗NDTV reports that the UK will deploy fighter jets to support Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks and will also deploy a military transport aircraft.
The New York Times
Source ↗The New York Times reports that RAF Typhoon fighter jets will be deployed to protect infrastructure in Saudi Arabia after a spike in attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia.
The Guardian
Source ↗The Guardian reports that RAF Typhoon fighters will fly defensive missions over Saudi cities and infrastructure, with RAF pilots attempting to shoot down Houthi missiles and drones.
Al Jazeera
Source ↗Al Jazeera reports that British Typhoon jets will carry out defensive missions to protect Saudi Arabia from escalating Houthi attacks.
Semafor
Source ↗Semafor reports that the UK said on Tuesday it will send fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia's cities and critical infrastructure from escalating aerial attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis.
Deutsche Welle
Source ↗Deutsche Welle reports that the UK is sending military support to Saudi Arabia as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launch repeated attacks on the kingdom.
Middle East Eye
Source ↗Middle East Eye reports that the Typhoon jets will be used only for defensive missions against Houthi missile and drone strikes, and that military advisers and an RAF A400M transport aircraft will also be sent to the kingdom.
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