Defence · 3 April 2026

Britain sending Sky Sabre air defence to Saudi Arabia

RAF jets and British weapons systems are now active across five countries in the Gulf. Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed the deployment of Sky Sabre, the UK's most modern air defence system, to Saudi Arabia this week. RAF Regiment gunners have already shot down multiple Iranian drones overnight.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 April 2026 at 10:06

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