In a tweet on 22 February, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that the government had approved agreements for the purchase of two new KC-46 aerial tankers and enough new… Continue reading "Israeli Air Force to Get KC-46 Tankers & Third Squadron of F-35s"
In an agreement worth over $2.1 billion the U.S. Department of Defense has issued a modification to its contract with Boeing to increase the number of KC-46A tanker aircraft on… Continue reading "Boeing Contracted to Build 15 More KC-46A Tankers for $2.1 Billion"
The 931st Air Refueling Squadron and 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron had the opportunity to participate in a total force mission to test the capabilities of the new KC-46A Pegasus Aireal… Continue reading "KC-46 Pegasus Tanker Completes its First Aeromedical Evacuation Mission"
The Air Force’s new series of Boeing KC-46 Pegasus Tankers are still being phased into several Air Force and Air force reserve wings. However, a recent delivery of two new… Continue reading "New KC-46 Pegasus Tanker Delivery Delayed Due to Fuel Tank Debris"
Israel’s request to purchase Boeing KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft has approved by the US State Department on 3rd March. The request to purchase was made in December 2019, as previously… Continue reading "Israel Buys KC-46A Aerial Refueling Aircraft"
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) are planning to request early delivery of two Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling aircraft to replace ageing Boeing 707 ‘Re’em’ variants currently in service. According… Continue reading "IAF to Fast-track KC-46A Refuelers Amidst Delay on HELO Replacements"
The US Air Force’s Life Cycle Management Center issued a Sources Sought Announcement on Tuesday, seeking to “determine the number of qualified, interested companies” interested in competing to supply a… Continue reading "USAF Seeks Non-Developmental Tankers in “Bridge Tanker” Program"
The Air Mobile Command is said to be considering equipping some of its cargo planes and air tankers with air defense systems, including air-to-air missiles. In an interview with Breaking… Continue reading "USAF Considers Arming Cargo Planes and Tankers With A2A Defenses"
Airbus has been selected as the only qualified supplier for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s program to replace its Airbus CC-150 Polaris multirole transports. Airbus is offering its A330 Multi-Role… Continue reading "Airbus Selected For Canadian Multirole Tanker Procurement"
BAE Systems has announced that it has been contracted by Boeing to begin low rate initial production of its Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System. The $58 million contract follows… Continue reading "BAE Systems Begins Production of F-15 EPAWSS Electronic Warfare System"