UK Deploys Single Voyager Tanker to Support Saudi Air Defense Against Houthis
The UK has deployed a single Royal Air Force Voyager tanker to support Saudi Arabia's defense against Houthi missile and drone attacks. The move, described as 'defensive' and 'time-limited,' allows Saudi fighter jets to remain airborne longer to intercept incoming threats. While significant politically, experts note the military impact is limited, especially as the US and other allies have declined direct intervention. The deployment follows escalating Houthi strikes on Saudi oil infrastructure and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, which threaten global energy supplies.