Two US Air Force EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft are making their way to Crete, according to Abu Saleh's Arabic Desk. The source adds that it is not ruled out that they may later proceed to Cyprus.
The two US EA-37B electronic warfare aircraft are now reported to be heading to Crete, with the possibility of a later stop in Cyprus, according to a new report from Abu Saleh's Arabic Desk. The update follows The Zioneer's earlier report today (Fri 15:26 Jerusalem) that the aircraft had departed a UK base heading to the Middle East.
The Zioneer first reported on Thursday (Jul 23, 16:32 Jerusalem) that an EA-37B had arrived at RAF Mildenhall in the UK en route to the region, with a second aircraft joining. Later that day, reports indicated the aircraft were en route from the UK to Crete, and then continuing from Crete toward the Middle East. The thread has consistently relied on Abu Saleh's Arabic Desk as the sole source; no official US or allied confirmation has been provided.
The deployment is part of a broader US military buildup in the region amid tensions with Iran. As The Zioneer reported on Thursday (Jul 23, 11:55 Jerusalem), the INSS detailed a force buildup including two aircraft carriers, B-1B bombers, F-35A stealth fighters, and other electronic warfare and support aircraft. The EA-37B Compass Call is designed to jam enemy communications and radar systems.
The report remains single-sourced from Abu Saleh's Arabic Desk, with no independent confirmation. The possibility of the aircraft proceeding to Cyprus is described as "not ruled out" but not confirmed. The timing and ultimate destination of the aircraft remain unverified.
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