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Israel Online · Oct 20, 2026

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Britain to Deploy Fighter Jets to Defend Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Attacks Britain has announced plans to deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia against missile and drone attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces. The aircraft will conduct defensive missions to protect Saudi cities, civilians, and critical infrastructure. British officials emphasized that the jets will not conduct offensive strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The deployment expands Britain's existing military assistance to Saudi Arabia as regional tensions continue to rise.

*Britain to Deploy Fighter Jets to Defend Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Attacks* Britain has announced plans to deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia against missile and drone attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces. The aircraft will conduct defensive missions to protect Saudi cities, civilians, and critical infrastructure. British officials emphasized that the jets will not conduct offensive strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The deployment expands Britain's existing military assistance to Saudi Arabia as regional tensions continue to rise.

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