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UK announces additional defensive military support for Saudi Arabia

The government says RAF Typhoons will fly defensive counter-air missions, with an A400M and military advisers also deployed.

Original report: Oct 20, 2026

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  • The UK says the aircraft will protect Saudi cities and infrastructure and will not conduct offensive strikes against the Houthis.
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The announcement expands the UK’s stated defensive support amid what it describes as escalating Houthi attacks.

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