UK Agrees to Refuel Saudi Combat Aircraft After Houthi Attacks
Britain will deploy an RAF Voyager tanker to provide air-to-air refuelling support for Saudi combat aircraft following recent Houthi attacks.
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Saudi Arabia Reportedly Running Low on Missile Interceptors as Houthi Attacks Continue
Saudi Arabia is reportedly running short of missile interceptors and has approached Britain, France, Pakistan and Egypt for air-defence support as Houthi attacks continue.
Saudi Arabia Says Houthi Drone Intercepted South of Mecca
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Saudi Arabia Activates Emergency Alerts as Houthi Attacks Intensify
Saudi Arabia has issued emergency alerts across several cities as Houthi missile and drone attacks intensify, with 13 civilians injured and critical oil infrastructure already disrupted.
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