Royal Air Force (RAF)

Force in Play

Flying defensive counter-air patrols over Saudi Arabia, with a 90-day refuelling extension, an A400M transport and military advisers

Britain is sending RAF Typhoon fighter jets to fly defensive patrols over Saudi Arabia, tasked with shooting down missiles and drones aimed at Saudi cities and oil infrastructure. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting told Parliament the jets will not strike Houthi targets in Yemen, and said the government sees no long-term military solution to the war.

Updated Oct 22