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The Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Martinengo (F596) departed the naval base of Taranto, heading for Cyprus, where she will join other European naval units in the defense of the island against the threat of Iranian missiles and drones.

USAF B-1B Bomber Arrives at RAF Fairford as Washington Expands Iran Strike Options from UK Bases A first USAF B-1B Lancer strategic bomber arrived today at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom, marking the beginning of a new deployment of heavy bombers to Europe as tensions with Iran continue to es...

A USAF B-1B Lancer bomber has arrived at RAF Fairford this afternoon. More aircraft are expected to follow, although the exact number remains unconfirmed.
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French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle Enters Mediterranean – Repositioning Toward Iran Crisis This afternoon the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91) has entered the Mediterranean, heading east toward the Levant after abruptly leaving operations in the Baltic Sea. The move follows t...

The French aircraft carrier entered the Mediterranean this afternoon, heading east toward the Levant where it is expected to arrive next week.
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NATO Maritime Patrol Aircraft Leave Sicily After Dynamic Manta 2026, Signaling End of Major Mediterranean ASW Drill Several NATO maritime patrol aircraft have begun departing Sicily following the conclusion of the Dynamic Manta 2026 exercise in the central Mediterranean. Earlier today aircraft from the United Kingd...

Dynamic Manta 2026 exercise is over
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USAF Tanker Cell Forms Over the Persian Gulf After Departures from Tel Aviv, Signaling Sustained Air Operations Near Iran Multiple US Air Force aerial refueling aircraft departed from Tel Aviv today and moved toward the Persian Gulf, where several tankers are now operating in holding patterns off the Saudi coast. At leas...

Air operations against Iran continue today, with at least six US Air Force tankers conducting aerial refueling (AAR) missions over the Persian Gulf.
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European Warships Deploy to Defend Cyprus From Iranian Drone Threat as U.S. Destroyer Intercepts Ballistic Missile In recent hours several European naval units have deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean to help defend Cyprus from the growing threat posed by Iranian drones and missiles. French and Greek warships ar...

European warships have deployed around Cyprus to help defend the island from Iranian drones and missiles.
At the same time the USS Ford is operating in the Eastern Mediterranean against Iran and protecting Israel.
Reinforcements are coming
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Italian KC-767A Heads to Riyadh as Gulf Personnel Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Hinting at Possible Typhoon Redeployment An Italian Air Force KC-767A tanker departed Italy today and is heading toward Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following two similar flights carried out yesterday to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The movement comes as s...

Most of the Italian military personnel previously stationed in the Gulf countries has been relocated to Saudi Arabia, and it is highly likely that the Italian Typhoons formerly deployed in Kuwait are no longer there.
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US C-17 logistic bridge intensifies as coalition operations against Iran expand In recent hours, multiple U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III transport aircraft have been tracked crossing the Eastern Mediterranean toward Jordan, Crete and other regional hubs supporting ongoing o...

The U.S. logistical effort supporting the air offensive against Iran continues.
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USS Ford Carrier Group Presence Prompts US Navy P-8A Surveillance Near Suez and Russian Naval Assets Shortly after departing NAS Sigonella this morning, the aircraft flew toward the central Mediterranean where it performed a tight orbit around the Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz. The vessel was rep...

Interesting and unusual mission by a P-8A departing from NAS Sigonella.
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In the video showing the arrival of the Greek F-16s in Paphos, Cyprus, we can also see a French Navy Atlantique ATL.2 at the base

Italian KC-767A Tankers Deploy to the Gulf Two Italian Air Force KC-767A (reg. MM62229, MM62227) aircraft departed Italy today heading toward the Gulf region, with one aircraft routing toward Dubai and the second toward Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi....

While the exact nature of these flights is not known — they may be intended to repatriate Italian citizens — it's important to stress, also to avoid unnecessary speculation, that they are not heading to the Gulf to take an active part in operations against Iran
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B-52 Bombers Return from Iran Strike as KC-135 Tanker Formation Coordinates Mid-Air Refueling Over Eastern Mediterranean, Signaling Sustained US Long-Range Strike Capability In recent hours, OSINT tracking and radio monitoring suggest that a formation of US Air Force B-52H strategic bombers returning from strike operations against Iran coordinated with multiple KC-135 tan...

After the B-1s and B-2s, tonight it was the B-52s’ turn to take part in the strikes against Iran
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Triton Drones Operating From Sigonella Toward the Eastern Mediterranean and Gulf: A Possible Shift in US ISR Posture This morning a US Navy Triton drone departed NAS Sigonella heading toward the Gulf. In recent days several US Navy MQ-4C Triton (reg. 169804) surveillance drones have been observed flying from and bac...

This morning a US Navy Triton drone departed NAS Sigonella heading toward the Gulf. It is not an isolated case.
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RAF RC-135W Flies from UK to Murmansk and St. Petersburg Area – NATO ISR Pressure on Russia Continues Despite Gulf Focus Today a Royal Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint (reg. ZZ666 – callsign RRR7203) departed the United Kingdom and flew a long ISR mission over Scandinavia, operating along Russia’s northern and Baltic appro...

While the world watches the Gulf, someone is still keeping a close eye on Russia
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USAF F-35A Formation Departs RAF Lakenheath Toward the Gulf At 0905z today, twelve USAF F-35A Lightning II fighters from Hill Air Force Base departed RAF Lakenheath heading southeast toward the Mediterranean, supported by six KC-135 Stratotankers. Tracking dat...

More US movements to the Gulf.
Twelve USAF F-35As have departed RAF Lakenheath this morning with heavy KC-135 tanker support, routing toward the Persian Gulf.
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Part of the USAF tanker fleet currently en route to the Gulf. At least 17 tankers have either already arrived or are currently flying toward the theater of operations in these hours.

USAF B-1B Bombers Execute Direct Strike on Iran After Non-Stop Flight from Ellsworth AFB Three USAF Rockwell B-1B “Lancer” bombers from Ellsworth AFB carried out overnight strikes against Iranian regime targets after a non-stop flight from the continental United States. The mission, track...

After the B-2s yesterday, today it was three B-1s flying directly from the United States that took part in the bombings over Iran.
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UK RAF Akrotiri Hit by Iranian Drone as Greece Bolsters Eastern Mediterranean Defence Today one of the United Kingdom’s most strategically positioned airbases in the Eastern Mediterranean, RAF Akrotiri, was struck by a suspected Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicle, raising security co...

Following the Iranian attack against RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, Greece will deploy a pair of F-16 fighter jets and two frigates to provide air defence coverage for the island.
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New USAF tanker arrivals en route to the Middle East.

USAF F-15E Deployment to the Middle East Expands on D+2 — Reinforcements Signal Sustained Air Campaign Six additional USAF F-15E Strike Eagles departed RAF Lakenheath this morning for the Middle East under Coronet 045E, marking D+2 of Operation Lions Roar / Epic Fury. The TABOR 61–66 flight, supported ...

Further USAF reinforcements heading toward the Gulf
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USAF F-15E Downed Over Kuwait in Suspected Friendly Fire Incidents, Highlighting Air Defense Risks in Ongoing Iran Operations At least two USAF F-15E Strike Eagles reportedly crashed this morning in Kuwait, according to multiple sources, with early indications pointing to possible friendly fire incidents. Both aircraft went ...

Two USAF F-15s reportedly crashed this morning in Kuwait, likely struck by friendly fire. The pilots are believed to have ejected successfully and are safe.
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B-2 Spirits Strike Iran in Long-Range Mission from Whiteman AFB Four US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers flew a round-trip strike mission from Whiteman Air Force Base to Iran and are now returning home, in what appears to be one of the most logistically demand...

The strikes against Iran also involved several B-2 Spirit bombers that took off directly from the United States.
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Belgium seizes Russian-linked tanker Ethera from shadow fleet, marking escalation in sanctions enforcement In the early hours of March 1 2026, Belgian armed forces, with support from French defence units, carried out a rare military boarding of a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the North Sea, seizing ...

Meanwhile, another tanker from Moscow’s shadow fleet has been seized
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USAF F-15E Strike Eagles Depart UK Reinforcing Forward Airpower Posture Eleven of twelve USAF F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the “MO” group of Coronet East 044 are now airborne from RAF Lakenheath and heading toward CENTCOM, marking a significant reinforcement of US airp...

US deployments toward the Gulf continue, underscoring that the entire military apparatus is still reinforcing in preparation for a campaign that is not expected to conclude in the coming days.
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US Air Force KC-46A and KC-135 Tankers Return to Tel Aviv After Eastern Mission Several US Air Force tankers are returning to Tel Aviv this evening after a roughly seven-hour mission to the east, in what appears to be direct support of ongoing operations against Iran. At least si...

Movements of USAF tankers departing from and arriving at Tel Aviv airport involved in air operations against Iran.
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US and Israel Strike Iran’s Military Infrastructure: Coordinated Offensive Signals Shift from Deterrence to Direct Confrontation This morning, US and Israeli forces conducted coordinated strikes against military targets inside the Islamic Republic of Iran, marking one of the most significant escalations in years between Tehran ...

This morning, Israel and the United States launched a series of strikes against Iran. Iran, in turn, carried out retaliatory attacks. The situation is still ongoing, and the entire region remains on high alert.
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USS Gerald R. Ford Advances in the Eastern Mediterranean as C-2 and E-2D Flights Reveal Active Carrier Air Wing Operations USS Gerald R. Ford is continuing her navigation in the Eastern Mediterranean today after departing Souda Bay yesterday, moving further east in a sector of growing operational relevance. At the same ti...

USS Gerald R. Ford Pushes Deeper into the Eastern Mediterranean as C-2 and E-2D Flights Signal Active Air Wing Posture
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USS Gerald R. Ford Moves Toward Israel as Iran Tensions Raise Prospect of US Air Cover Role The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) departed Souda Bay and set course for the Eastern Mediterranean, with Israeli media reporting a possible arrival in Haifa by Monday. The movement comes as tensions invo...

USS Gerald R. Ford has departed Souda Bay and is heading toward Israel
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Greek AEW&C Over the North Aegean Signals Persistent Air Surveillance Amid Regional Tensions Today a Hellenic Air Force Embraer ERJ-145H AEW&C conducted a roughly four-hour mission over the northern Aegean Sea, operating between mainland Greece and the maritime approaches east of Thessaloniki...

The Hellenic Air Force monitoring mission lasted approximately four hours.
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Italian KC-767A Deploys to Romania for NATO CAP Support Today an Italian Air Force Boeing KC-767A (reg. MM62227, callsign IAM1412) is tracking flying from Italy to Romania, where it operates in support of NATO Combat Air Patrols. The aircraft flew across t...

It is rather rare to observe this type of mission carried out by a KC-767A (although we have tracked it before in the past).
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