Israel is set to receive its first KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, named “Gideon,” which has already completed its maiden flight in the United States and is expected to be delivered in the coming weeks.
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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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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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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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Pentagon confirms death of six military personnel in KC-135 crash in western Iraq
The United States Central Command confirmed that all six crew members aboard the KC-135 tanker aircraft that crashed in western Iraq died in the accident during a military mission.
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US Navy’s unmanned tanker MQ-25A Stingray begins taxi tests
The production representative prototype of the unmanned refueling aircraft MQ-25 Stingray built by Boeing has begun taxi tests in the United States.
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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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Video: UAC delivers the last Su-35S aircraft of the year to the Russian Aerospace Forces
The United Aircraft Corporation, an aerospace holding company that is part of Rostec, has completed the manufacturing and delivery of the final batches of Su-35S multirole fighter jets planned for this year to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
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US$ 2.47 billion! U.S. closes major KC-46A purchase after structural defects
Boeing has received a new contract from the United States Air Force (USAF) to supply 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, valued at US$ 2.47 billion.
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NATO Expands Refueling Fleet with Two New Airbus A330 MRTT Aircraft
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has ordered two new Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft to reinforce the Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet (MMF), increasing the total number of units to 12.
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