"Air Forces Central, the air component of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), said on Tuesday that it would hold a multi-day readiness exercise to demonstrate the ability to deploy, disperse, and sustain combat airpower across the US Central Command area of responsibility. The exercise was designed to enhance asset and personnel dispersal capability, strengthen regional partnerships and prepare for flexible response execution, Air Forces Central added in a statement."
"The US has announced plans to hold multi-day military exercises in the Middle East as it deploys what Donald Trump has called an armada led by the USS Abraham Lincoln to the region as part of a tense standoff with Iran. The display of US air power was announced as the White House has suggested it could launch new strikes on Iran after the government's crackdown on pro-democracy protesters that has left thousands dead and many more in detention with their fates uncertain."
"The aircraft carrier, which has several dozen fighter jets and nearly 5,000 sailors, was accompanied by several guided missile destroyers that carry air defenses to defend the carrier strike group. The US has also moved a squadron of F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets to the region, according to the Washington Post, which come from the same unit that participated in strikes on Iran in April 2024. The UK has also moved Typhoon jets to the region in a defensive capacity."
Air Forces Central said it will hold a multi-day readiness exercise to demonstrate the ability to deploy, disperse, and sustain combat airpower across the CENTCOM area of responsibility. The exercise aims to enhance asset and personnel dispersal capability, strengthen regional partnerships, and prepare for flexible response execution. CENTCOM announced a large naval deployment led by nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, accompanied by guided missile destroyers. The US has moved a squadron of F-15E Strike Eagle fighters to the region, and the UK has deployed Typhoon jets in a defensive capacity. The White House suggested it could launch new strikes on Iran after a deadly government crackdown on protesters. Dates, locations, and participating assets were not disclosed.
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