Airlift And Refueling Capacity Pose Major Challenges
The US Air Force is facing significant logistics constraints, particularly in its airlift and refueling capacity, as it conducts combat operations in Iran. According to experts, the Air Force’s tanker fleet is in short supply, with only 119 task-ready crews available, and the service’s mobility aircraft are experiencing high utilization rates. The ongoing Operation Epic Fury may exacerbate these challenges, highlighting the need for the Air Force to address its logistics vulnerabilities. This was reported by Breaking Defense.