A US Air Force E-11A communications relay aircraft is preparing to take off from Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to tracking sources. CENTCOM is expected to make an announcement soon.
The US Air Force E-11A, a Bombardier business jet modified as an airborne communications relay, is preparing to depart from Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to tracking data monitored by The Zioneer. The aircraft enables real-time connectivity between fighter jets, bombers, special forces, ships, and headquarters operating on different communication systems. An announcement from CENTCOM is expected imminently. The movement adds to a series of US military aircraft deployments in the region over the past week, including AWACS, tankers, and fighter aircraft, as The Zioneer has reported.
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