203 U.S. Tanker Aircraft Deployed Across Europe and CENTCOM Bases

According to an update published on November 11, 2026, a total of 203 U.S. KC-135R/T and KC-46A tanker aircraft are currently deployed across Europe and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) bases. The report states that the last time tanker numbers reached this level was in June. Additional aircraft are expected to arrive soon.