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RAF Voyager Tanker Monitored During Israeli Strike on Doha

9/10/2025

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On September 10, 2025, a British RAF Voyager tanker was tracked over Qatar during an Israeli strike on Doha.
The tanker participated in the "Soaring Falcon" exercise with UK and Qatari air forces.
A defense source confirmed the Voyager KC3 lacks surveillance and refueling capabilities for Israeli jets.
Flight data indicated the tanker was airborne for over five hours, taking off before 3 PM and landing after 8 PM.
Explosions in Doha occurred around 3 PM, coinciding with the Israeli attack, and Qatari officials were notified during the incident.

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On September 10, 2025, a British RAF Voyager tanker was tracked over Qatar during an Israeli strike on Doha.
The tanker participated in the "Soaring Falcon" exercise with UK and Qatari air forces.
A defense source confirmed the Voyager KC3 lacks surveillance and refueling capabilities for Israeli jets.
Flight data indicated the tanker was airborne for over five hours, taking off before 3 PM and landing after 8 PM.
Explosions in Doha occurred around 3 PM, coinciding with the Israeli attack, and Qatari officials were notified during the incident.