# UK sends fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/108742

- DW, 2026-10-21 01:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/uk-fighter-jets-to-protect-saudi-arabia-from-houthi-attacks/a-79718467?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The UK will deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon jets to help Saudi Arabia defend its cities and critical infrastructure from repeated Houthi attacks. The aircraft will not strike Houthi targets in Yemen. At Saudi Arabia’s request, Britain will also provide a transport plane, military advisers and an extension of its air-to-air refueling offer.

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