UK sends RAF Voyager tanker to support Saudi operations against Yemen’s armed forces, citing British economic and security interests

The UK Ministry of Defense announced the deployment of a Royal Air Force Voyager air-to-air refueling aircraft to support Saudi military operations against Yemen’s Armed Forces, according to a UK government statement. The deployment was made at Riyadh’s direct request.

The deployment adds to British air-defense equipment and personnel already stationed in Saudi Arabia, which the UK says are intended to counter Yemeni drone and missile capabilities.