Embraer aircraft destined for the Czech Air Force received its final paintwork in Confins and marks a new stage in the modernization of the European country’s military transport fleet.
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MQ-25 Stingray makes first flight and advances naval aerial refueling drone program
The MQ-25 Stingray, the United States Navy’s first carrier-based aerial refueling drone, carried out its inaugural flight in April 2026, marking an important milestone in the modernization of naval aviation.
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U.S. plans to expand KC-46 Pegasus fleet to 319 tanker aircraft
The United States Air Force intends to significantly expand its fleet of KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft, in a move that reinforces the renewal of U.S. aerial refueling capability.
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What makes the KC-46A Pegasus different from older American tanker aircraft
Designed to refuel aircraft in midair, carry cargo and support medical evacuations, the KC-46A Pegasus is one of the most important bets of the United States Air Force.
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B-21 Raider completes in-flight refueling and strengthens United States deterrence power
A new milestone with in-flight aerial refueling shows the maturity of the stealth bomber and brings closer the entry into service of one of the most important platforms of the next generation of the USAF.
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A-10 Gets New Refueling System and Will Be Able to Operate with C-130 for the First Time
The United States Air Force has begun testing a new “hose-and-drogue” refueling adapter for the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, in a move that could significantly expand the aircraft’s operational flexibility.
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Chilean Air Force Refuels USAF F-35 Fighters in Flight for the First Time
Operation involving a KC-135 in international airspace marked a first for the Chilean Air Force and reinforced interoperability with the United States ahead of FIDAE 2026
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Iranian Attack Hits U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia, Damages AWACS and Tanker Aircraft
A missile and drone offensive against Prince Sultan Air Base left American service members injured and struck aircraft critical to surveillance, airborne command, and aerial refueling in the Middle East.
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Embraer presents KC-390 Millennium in Poland
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer took another important step in the international expansion of the military transport aircraft KC-390 Millennium by officially presenting the aircraft to the Polish company Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 2 S.A., in the city of Bydgoszcz, Poland.
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India approves replacement of Il-78s and advances tanker fleet modernization
The Indian Air Force has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its tanker fleet by approving the acquisition of six new aircraft intended to replace the obsolete Il-78s currently in service.
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India approves US$ 1 billion for the purchase of six Boeing 767 MMTT tanker aircraft
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved, on December 29, the allocation of 9,000 crore rupees — approximately US$ 1 billion — for the acquisition of six Boeing 767 MMTT (Multi Mission Tanker Transport) aircraft for the Indian Air Force.
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United Kingdom considers using drones for refueling on Royal Navy aircraft carriers
The United Kingdom has confirmed that it has not yet made a decision regarding the adoption of autonomous refueling drones and logistics for its aircraft carriers.
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