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US P-8A patrols from Sigonella to Djibouti
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 20:27 UTC · 1 source
A US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, with the callsign AE67A3, has been tracked on a long-range patrol from its base in Sigonella, Italy. The aircraft's flight path took it to Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia before continuing to Djibouti on the Horn of Africa. This movement highlights ongoing US maritime surveillance and intelligence-gathering operations in the Middle East and Arabian Sea region. Djibouti is home to Camp Lemonnier, a major US expeditionary base, while Prince Sultan Air Base is a key hub for US Air Force operations in the region.
Key Details
Callsign: AE67A3
Route: Sigonella (Italy) > Prince Sultan Air Base (Saudi Arabia) > Djibouti
Sources
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 20:27 UTC · First reported: 3h ago