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Turkey to deploy troops and air defence systems to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

Turkey to deploy troops and air defence systems to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks Turkey plans to step up its military support for Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks by deploying additional personnel and defence equipment amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom, several Turkish officials told Middle East Eye on Tuesday. In a joint statement on Monday, Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia said…

Turkey intends to augment its military assistance to Saudi Arabia over the coming weeks by sending additional troops and air defense systems, according to several Turkish officials speaking to Middle East Eye. In a joint declaration on Monday, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia announced their decision to promptly fulfill their collective defense obligations under the Makkah Alliance for Defence and dispatch the agreed-upon military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia to ensure their prompt deployment.

Turkish officials informed MEE that the country has stationed technical teams, air defense systems, and electronic warfare equipment in Saudi Arabia since last year to safeguard critical infrastructure, including energy facilities.

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