But analysts say only American forces could deploy such aircraft in the region.

The aircraft deployed for this exercise are those already in place within range of the targets.

By the end of 1914, they managed to have 147 operational aircraft deployed in 14 units.

Officials said the timing would depend on how long it took to deploy additional aircraft to the area.

There is no requirement to deploy missiles, aircraft or other vehicles.

All the Pakistani aircraft deployed in this first wave were recovered safely.

All deployed ships, submarines and aircraft would still be available for emergency operations, the officials said.

Each squadron provided eight aircraft to a total of 24 aircraft deployed.

Significantly, both warships were sunk by aircraft deployed from carriers.

The majority of aircraft deployed for Herrick are based at Kandahar.