Austria intercepted two US Air Force reconnaissance aircraft after they entered its neutral airspace without permission. Eurofighter Typhoons were launched on consecutive days to identify the planes, which were later confirmed as PC-12s. Austria’s neutrality rules require advance diplomatic approval for foreign military overflights, and both incidents are now being handled through diplomatic channels.
A US KC 135 Stratotanker reportedly sent a distress signal over the Persian Gulf near Qatar. Flight data indicates the aircraft circled before descending, but US authorities have not confirmed a crash or specific emergency. The plane reportedly departed from the UAE, and regional interference is said to be common. The true reason the signal was lost remains unclear.
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