# UK to deploy RAF fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/107771

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-20 11:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/uk-to-deploy-raf-fighter-jets-to-defend-saudi-arabia-from-houthi-attacks?traffic_source=rss

> The UK says RAF Typhoon jets will fly defensive missions to protect Saudi cities and critical infrastructure from aerial attacks, and will not strike the Houthis. The support also includes extending air-to-air refuelling for Saudi air operations.

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