Britain to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi drones and missiles, rules out offensive strikes
Britain will deploy RAF Typhoons and a military transport aircraft to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi drone and missile attacks, following a request for assistance. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized that the mission aims to protect Saudi cities and infrastructure, not to conduct offensive strikes. The UK will extend air-to-air refuelling support for an additional 90 days, reflecting escalating regional threats.