The Boeing KC-46A Pegasus represents one of the most significant leaps in aerial refueling capability the United States Air ...
The era of the lumbering, unescorted tanker orbiting safely behind the front lines is ending. For decades, aircraft like the ...
Plans to field a next-generation replacement Air Force tanker are being pushed aside in the latest budget request as the service looks to invest in upgrades and new technologies for existing refueling ...
Even as the face of modern air power has evolved, the aerial tanker, in many ways, remains the backbone of the United States Air Force. Tankers can refuel planes in flight, expanding other planes' ...
A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during Operation Epic Fury, March 31, 2026. (U.S. Air Force) Fewer U.S. Air Force tankers are available for ...
The Boeing Co. needs to fix a lingering defect with its aerial refueling tankers before the US Air Force buys dozens of pricier versions of an aircraft that’s crucial for long-range military missions, ...