United States military forces are currently executing regular nocturnal flight operations aimed at maintaining a blockade within the Strait of Hormuz. While these missions have reportedly achieved their intended objectives, they are placing significant pressure on both the available aviation hardware and the personnel involved. According to information provided by American officials to the Wall Street Journal, the high tempo of these nightly sorties is leading to increased wear and tear on the aircraft fleet and exhaustion among the flight crews tasked with these continuous maritime security duties in the region.
Source : The Jerusalem Post
Photo : The Jerusalem Post
