RAF jets are to fly defensive missions over Saudi Arabia to protect the country from attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis.
The UK will deploy RAF Eurofighter Typhoons as well as an Atlas A400M transport aircraft to Saudi Arabia.
Security and defence analyst Michael Clarke says the move is significant.
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