https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ww1-to-houthis-british-jets-for-saudi-arabia-build-on-long-military-bondContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ww1-to-houthis-british-jets-for-saudi-arabia-build-on-long-military-bondhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ww1-to-houthis-british-jets-for-saudi-arabia-build-on-long-military-bond#u155246Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:12:35 +0000The United Kingdom has announced it will deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia from missile and drone attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels. This move builds on a long-standing military bond between the two countries dating back to World War I. The deployment is aimed at supporting Saudi Arabia's defenses amid escalating attacks from the Houthis.Why it mattersThe UK's decision to deploy fighter jets to Saudi Arabia comes as the Houthi rebels have been launching frequent missile and drone attacks on Saudi territory. The move is part of a broader inter