The number of U.S. aerial refueling aircraft stationed at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar increased to 23, up from 12 two weeks ago and from zero a month ago. The expansion reflects a growing U.S. military presence in the region.
The base, located near the city of Al‑Udeid, hosts a mix of tanker aircraft that support U.S. and coalition operations across the Middle East.
The increase underscores the strategic importance of Al Udeid as a hub for air operations and logistics in the Gulf region.