Tensions in the Middle East appear to be escalating again, as the United States has deployed a large portion of its airborne early-warning fleet to Europe and the region around Iran. Reports indicate that Washington has deployed approximately 40% of its E-3 Sentry AWACS fleet—the Air Force’s flying radar and battle-management aircraft—which analysts view as significant evidence of increased readiness. Tensions in the Middle East appear to be escalating again, as the United States has deployed a large portion of its airborne early-warning fleet to Europe and the region around Iran. Reports indicate that Washington has deployed approximately 40% of its E-3 Sentry AWACS fleet—the Air Force’s flying radar and battle-management aircraft—which analysts view as significant evidence of increased readiness.