Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Oct 20, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
UK to deploy Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia
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The UK government announced Tuesday that RAF Typhoon fighter jets will fly defensive counter-air missions to protect Saudi cities and critical infrastructure from aerial attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The Ministry of Defence said the aircraft would provide additional defensive support and would not conduct offensive strikes against the Houthis.
WHO: The UK government and Ministry of Defence
WHAT: Announced the deployment of RAF Typhoon fighter jets to fly defensive missions protecting Saudi Arabia.
WHEN: Oct 20, 2026
WHERE: Saudi Arabia
WHY: The UK said the missions are intended to protect Saudi cities and critical infrastructure from aerial attacks by the Houthis.
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