Increase in US military transport flights to Diego Garcia; possible deployment of strategic bombers.
In recent days, an increase in US military transport flights to the island of Diego Garcia has been observed. Among these, two flights, 95-0104 and 05-5141, attracted attention.
The first flight, originating from Fort Bragg, USA, arrived in Diego Garcia after stops at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia and Al Minahad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates. The second flight also left from Kadana base in Japan to the same destination.
In view of the connection of the two sources of US military equipment, including Patriot air defense systems, the possibility of preparing this base to support the deployment of B-1B or B-2 strategic bombers was raised.
However, the exact purpose of these movements and the likely deployment of bombers have yet to be confirmed.