UK Supports Saudi Arabia
The refuelling mission is in addition to the UK Sky Sabre air defence system already deployed in Saudi Arabia.Reported by 4 of 10 outlets; wording from Evening Standard.
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LONDON, Sept 21 - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday he had agreed to a request from Saudi Arabia to provide defensive air-to-air refuelling for a limited time period, a move he described as helping to stabilise the wider region.
The conflict between the Houthis and Yemen's Saudi-backed government has reignited, with Houthis aiming missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, including one that targeted Riyadh on Saturday before being intercepted.
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Britain to give limited military support to Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi rebels
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- 21 Sep
LONDON, Sept 21 - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday he had agreed to a request from Saudi Arabia to provide defensive air-to-air refuelling for a limited time period, a move he described as helping to stabilise the wider region.
- 22 Sep
UK officials say the latest military agreement will start in the coming days and involve one RAF Voyager refuelling Saudi planes on “defensive” missions.
Coverage 12 articles
26 Sep Burnham’s support for the Saudis is all about Trump, experts say
The Independent
22 Sep UK supporting Saudi Arabia could help keep fuel prices down, minister claims
The Independent
22 Sep The Papers: 'Air traffic out of control' and 'RAF to help Saudis'
BBC
22 Sep UK to refuel Saudi jets to help counter Houthi attacks
Al Jazeera
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- 21 Sep UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks
Toronto Star - 21 Sep Britain to give limited military support to Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi rebels
CBC 
21 Sep UK to give support to Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fighters
The Guardian21 Sep UK's Burnham agrees to Saudi request for refuelling support
The Straits Times
21 Sep UK PM Burnham agrees to Saudi request for refuelling support
South China Morning Post
21 Sep Andy Burnham agrees to provide military support to Saudi Arabia against Houthis
Evening Standard
21 Sep UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, says Burnham
BBC
21 Sep British jets will help defend Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure from missile attacks, Andy Burnham reveals
Daily Mail
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