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USAF KC-135R Stratotanker detected operating over Persian Gulf

A KC-135R aerial refueling tanker (Hex ae0159) was tracked at 22,000 feet over the Persian Gulf near the UAE coast. The presence of this asset indicates ongoing aerial refueling support for regional combat air patrols or training exercises, though the specific mission profile remains unconfirmed.

ADS-B · Persian Gulfabout 14 hours agoAECredibility 50%

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score2.1
Confidence0.9
Significance0.1
Source credibility0.5

Intelligence Tags

#usaf#aerial-refueling#military-aviation#persian-gulf

Locations

Persian Gulf

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