OSINTRAF Middle East Order of Battle as of 15 May 2026
An open-source intelligence update details the current deployment of Royal Air Force aircraft in the Middle East, including those at Akrotiri and Al-Udeid, and recent returns to the UK.
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Open-source intelligence and verification.
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OSINTThe Tanker Shuffle Continues: US KC-135 Movements During Ceasefire
US tanker aircraft continue to reposition across Europe and CENTCOM during the ongoing ceasefire, with several KC-135s rotating out of Israel and moving to other bases.
OSINTJet activity over Mosul, Iraq
Observation of jet activity over Mosul, Iraq.
OSINTB-1 Training Flights from RAF Fairford Visible Again
Two B-1B bombers from RAF Fairford are pinging on flight tracking sites as part of operation EPIC FURY / Project FREEDOM, with a #FreeIran hashtag.
OSINTB-1B Bomber Conducts 40th Training Flight from RAF Fairford
A B-1B Lancer bomber from RAF Fairford is flying its 40th training mission since the ceasefire in Iran, broadcasting its location openly.
OSINTJet Activity Reported Over Baghdad Again
A user reports another night of jet activity over Baghdad, Iraq.
OSINTAnti-Aircraft Activity Reported Near Dezful, Khuzestan
Reports of anti-aircraft activity near the ring road at Ziba Shahr in Dezful, Khuzestan Province, Iran.
OSINTAnother night with jet activity over Baghdad, Iraq
Observation of jet activity over Baghdad, Iraq.
OSINTRUMINT: PM Netanyahu on Urgent Call with President Trump
Unconfirmed report suggests Prime Minister Netanyahu is on an urgent call with President Trump.
OSINTUS Air Force Tanker Fleet Update: Ceasefire Day 33
The US tanker fleet has reduced from 230 to 225, with a shift of tankers into CENTCOM for operations and others redeployed via UK/German bases, while training flights for UK-based bombers continue.
OSINTJet activity over Baghdad
Reports of jet activity over Baghdad, Iraq.
OSINTUSAF F-16 Spotted Over Syria Southeast of Damascus
A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet was observed over Syria approximately 150km southeast of Damascus, as reported in an OSINT post.
OSINTJet activity over Baghdad, #Iraq 🇮🇶
Jet activity observed over Baghdad at 1142Z on 2026-05-26.
OSINTUSAF F-16C Spotted with AGM-88 HARM Kill Mark on Iranian Radar
A U.S. Air Force F-16C from the 79th Fighter Squadron was seen over the Middle East with a kill mark indicating destruction of an Iranian radar system.
OSINTUSAF BACN Aircraft Over Southwestern Iraq
A USAF BACN aircraft is operating over southwestern Iraq, with additional fighter jet activity over Baghdad.
OSINTUSAF tanker on AAR mission over Gulf of Oman
A USAF tanker (AE5F9B, 18-46048) is conducting an air-to-air refueling mission over the Gulf of Oman.
OSINTContinuous Jet activity over Baghdad since 2 hours ago.
Reports of continuous jet activity over Baghdad, Iraq, lasting over two hours.
OSINTRetweeted by @hey_itsmyturn from @CENTCOM
A retweeted article from CENTCOM shared by @hey_itsmyturn.
OSINTJet activity over Kuwait
Brief report of jet activity over Kuwait.
OSINTRetweeted by @hey_itsmyturn from @AuroraIntel
A tweet from @AuroraIntel was retweeted by @hey_itsmyturn.
OSINTJet Activity Reported Over Baghdad, Iraq
Unconfirmed reports of jet activity over Baghdad, Iraq at 1627Z.
OSINTJet activity over Baghdad #Iraq 🇮🇶
Jet activity observed over Baghdad, Iraq.
OSINTNumerous jets spotted over central Iraq
Multiple jets were observed flying over central Iraq, according to social media reports.
OSINTRetweeted by @hey_itsmyturn from @RapidResponse47
A retweet with a link to an unspecified source.