British Prime Minister Andy Burnham approved limited military support for Saudi Arabia on September 21–22, 2026, in response to intensified Houthi missile and drone attacks from Yemen. The UK will deploy an RAF Voyager air-to-air refueling aircraft to provide defensive support for Saudi fighter jets for a time-limited period.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has agreed to give military support to Saudi Arabia in its conflict with Houthi rebels in Yemen.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham approved limited military support for Saudi Arabia after Riyadh requested help against intensified missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. The Royal Air Force is expected to deploy a Voyager tanker from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus within days to provide defensive air-to-air refueling for Saudi aircraft intercepting incoming attacks. The mission is i
Support focused on ‘defensive capabilities’ but could include shooting down drones
The good old RAF lend a hand where Trump would not! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 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.
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Source: @defencegeek on X RT @ArmchairAdml: This constant reiterating of support being "defensive" - NO. Give OFFENSIVE support! Our national security and interests are under threat, we must be more forceful! (1/3) NEW: Andy Burnham confirms Bloomberg story. He’s authorised the UK military to provide defensive support for Saudi Arabia as it counters the Houthis PM says: “We have received a request
Britain has agreed to provide some military support to Saudi Arabia in the face of attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis to support its own "national security", a UK defence minister said Tuesday. A British tanker plane will provide "defensive" air-to-air refuelling for Saudi warplanes to help the country defend against Houthi strikes, the UK government confirmed late Monday.
G7 foreign ministers on Monday urged Yemen’s Houthis to immediately halt military operations, threats and attacks on civilian shipping, and return to political talks. They also called on Iran to stop arming and supporting the group, saying the escalation threatens regional and global energy security, international trade and economic stability. The statement followed a meeting in New York on the si
The UK has agreed to support Saudi Arabia’s military in countering the Houthis, as the kingdom comes under frequent attack from the Iran-backed militants. Refueling of Saudi jets on missions that the UK considers defensive will begin in the coming days, and the operation is expected to last weeks. The decision represents one of Andy Burnham’s first significant military decisions since becoming pri
The decision to support the Saudi campaign represents one of Burnham's first significant military decisions since becoming prime minister in July.
A British RAF Voyager is expected to begin a "defensive" refuelling mission within days, supporting Saudi aircraft amid Houthi drone and missile attacks🔗⬇️ The move comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham received a request from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for military support
Britain will send an RAF Voyager tanker to Saudi Arabia within days to refuel Saudi fighter jets on defensive missions against Houthi drones and ballistic missiles, the government said on Sept. 21 and 22. The aircraft is expected to operate from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus for several weeks, allowing Saudi-operated, British-built Typhoon jets to remain airborne longer. The deployment followed a request
Five arguments against UK military support for Saudi Arabia. Five solid reasons why the UK should not support Saudi Arabia militarily aoav.org.uk/2026/uk-mili... The UK is sending an RAF Voyager to support Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks. Here are five arguments against deeper British military involvement.
The United Kingdom will deploy an RAF Voyager air-to-air refueling aircraft to support Saudi Arabia’s defensive operations against renewed Houthi missile and drone attacks, following a request from Riyadh [defence-industry.eu#1][ukdefencejournal.org.uk#1][bbc.co.uk#1]. The aircraft is expected to operate from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus within days and remain in the region for several weeks. British of