• A US Air Force aerial refueling tanker was involved in a near midair collision with a business jet near Venezuelan airspace.
• The tanker was operating without a transponder.
• The incident occurred on December 13, 2025, and involved a Falcon 900EX business jet.
• The crew of the business jet reported the encounter to air traffic controllers in Curaçao shortly after takeoff.
• The tanker was later identified as a KC-46 or KC-135.
• The business jet was able to clear the conflict and continue to Miami without incident.

This incident may indicate a lack of coordination between military and civilian air traffic, potentially leading to increased risks for commercial aircraft. The FAA's warning of heightened military activity near Venezuela may suggest a broader issue with military aircraft operating in international airspace without proper identification. This could lead to increased scrutiny of military aircraft operations and potential changes to air traffic control procedures.