Why US Air Force Is Making Aerial Refueling HARDER?

'Unprecedented' number of US Air Force aerial refueling tankers heading toward Europe

This could be an escalation sign (d'uh)

WWIII: Dozens Of American Air Refueling Aircraft Depart For Europe - Armed Forces Press

This story is developing... A unusually large number of American air refueling aircraft are departing the United States for Europe. These aircraft are used to refuel fighter and bomber aircraft in the air so they do not have to land to get more fuel, therefore extending the range and duration of tactical aircraft. The U.S. is participating in the 2025 Atlantic Trident exercise (June 16–27) via USAFE-AFAFRICA, deploying F-35As, F-15Es, and KC-135…

Why US Air Force is Making Aerial Refueling HARDER?

Unusual Surge in USAF Tanker Flights from the U.S. to Europe

Over the past few hours we have been tracking a large number of USAF tankers en route from the United States to Europe. At this very moment, more than 20 tankers—a mix of Boeing KC-46A and Boeing KC-135R/T aircraft—are heading across the Atlantic toward the Old Continent. The jets are touching down at Morón Air Base and NAS Rota in Spain, as well as at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. They departed from several U.S. bases, including Tampa, Oklahoma…

Huge number of U.S refuelling aircraft cross the Atlantic

A significant surge in United States Air Force aerial refuelling tankers crossing the Atlantic has prompted scrutiny from defence analysts and observers, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. On Sunday night, an unusually large formation of American aerial refuelling aircraft — including over two dozen KC-135 Stratotankers and KC-46 Pegasus tankers — was observed transiting eastbound from North America at cruising altitudes consistent wit…