At least ten US Air Force KC-135R tankers arrived at bases
in Israel in recent hours, while one aircraft landed at Prince Sultan Air Base
in Saudi Arabia.
According to available information, other aerial refueling
aircraft continue their deployment to the Middle East as part of efforts to
bolster the region's logistical capabilities.
The KC-135R Stratotanker is a modernized version of the
tanker used by the US Air Force, equipped with new engines and designed to
refuel military aircraft in flight, thus extending their range and operational
time during missions.