The UK government has announced plans to offer defensive air-to-air refuelling support to Saudi Arabia in response to recent Houthi attacks from Yemen. The move comes after a formal request from the Saudi-led coalition, which has faced increased drone and missile strikes targeting its airspace. The measure aims to bolster Saudi Arabia’s ability to respond to threats while maintaining a defensive posture. Details on the scope and duration of the assistance remain under discussion.
The prime minister says "defensive air-to-air refuelling" is to be provided following a request from Saudi Arabia, after it faced attacks from the Houthis in Yemen.
