UK to bolster Saudi air defenses with Typhoon jets amid Houthi attacks

The UK Ministry of Defence has announced plans to help strengthen Saudi Arabia's air defenses by deploying Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets for defensive missions, amid a surge in Houthi attacks.

According to Bloomberg, citing informed British officials, the Typhoon jets will help protect Saudi cities, critical infrastructure, and vital facilities from aerial attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthis, but will not conduct offensive strikes against Houthi targets.

Officials added that Britain will also provide an Atlas A400M military transport aircraft and military advisers to support efforts to boost Saudi Arabia's defensive capabilities.