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US sends more C-5 planes into the Middle East

A surge of U.S. Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy heavy lifters is reinforcing key hubs in the Middle East, including Al Udeid in Qatar. Capable of transporting Patriot and THAAD missile batteries, these massive aircraft are part of a 100-flight buildup since January 2026 as tensions with Iran reach a critical point. (Credit: Open Source Intel)