The United States is stationing KC-135 refueling tankers at Israeli airbases, including Ramon Airport, as part of a broader reinforcement of its military presence in the Middle East.
The deployment, reported by The Jerusalem Post, signals a deepening operational integration between US and Israeli forces amid rising regional tensions.
A senior security official stated that coordination between the Israel Defense Forces and the US military will tighten as more American forces arrive.
The goal, according to the official, is to shorten the response time from routine operations to emergency scenarios.
This logistical shift underscores the strategic pivot toward Israel as a forward operating base.
In addition to the tankers, the US military is redeploying F-35 and F-15 fighter aircraft to the region.