OVERVIEW:
Coalition forces are conducting a coordinated air operation to regain control of key areas of the Cyprus island. The mission includes simultaneous strike that are expected to trigger multiple enemy fighter scrambles equipped with long-range missiles.
F-14 x3 flights are tasked with providing fighter escort, air superiority, and protection of multiple bombers. Successful mission execution is critical to ensure the safe return of all strike assets and to open an air corridor for follow-on transport and helicopter operations.
END STATE:
All enemy scramblers destroyed or disengaged.
Safe return of F-117, A-6E, and Harrier aircraft.
Air corridor secured for follow-on forces.
INTEL:
Fighter response expected from Ercan, Paphos, and Bassel Air Base.
Syrian MiG-29/ Mig-21/ Mig-25 equipped with long-range air-to-air missiles.
Integrated air defense systems in the Paphos area (targeted by F-117)
