UK to refuel Saudi jets as Houthis escalate attacks; RAF Voyager to support Riyadh

Britain has agreed to provide limited defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks intensify, with the Royal Air Force set to refuel Saudi fighter jets on defensive missions.

New Delhi: The United Kingdom has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia amid a fresh escalation in Houthi attacks, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday.

Burnham said London had accepted a formal request from Riyadh for ‘defensive air-to-air refuelling’ of Saudi aircraft. The support will be provided for a limited period and will be kept under review.

“We have received a request from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for military support, and on the advice of the defence secretary and........

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