Japan Deploys F-15 Fighters to NATO Bases in Europe and North America
Japan has sent fighter jets to NATO bases in the US and Canada, followed by the UK and Germany, as part of Operation “Atlantic Eagles.”
Israel to Buy Two US-Funded Boeing KC-46 Tankers in $500 Million Deal
Israel plans to acquire two Boeing KC-46 aerial refueling tankers in a deal funded by the US worth about $500 million.
Turkey Weighs Boeing KC-46A and Airbus A330 for New Aerial Tanker
Turkey has narrowed its options for a new aerial refueling platform, weighing Boeing’s KC-46A Pegasus against Airbus’ A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport.
Cracks Found on KC-46 Tanker Aircraft Prompt US Air Force to Suspend Deliveries Anew
The US Air Force is temporarily refusing to accept new KC-46 refueling aircraft from Boeing after discovering cracks in two of four ready-for-delivery planes.
Boeing Clinches Another $2.4B KC-46A Tanker Aircraft Deal With US Air Force
Boeing has secured a $2.4-billion contract to supply the US Air Force with 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft.
US Air Force Reveals Seven Potential Bases for KC-46A Pegasus
The US Air Force has selected seven bases as candidate locations for the KC-46A Pegasus aircraft, with the final decision set for 2027.
Japan Cleared to Buy Nine Additional KC-46A Tanker Aircraft for $4.1B
The US State Department has cleared Japan’s request to purchase additional KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft for $4.1 billion.
US Air Force Discovers Another ‘Category One’ Issue on KC-46 Tanker Aircraft
The US Air Force has discovered another “category one” deficiency on its already-troubled KC-46 aerial refueling aircraft.
Boeing Taps Leonardo DRS for US Air Force’s Pegasus Aerial Refueling Stations
Boeing has awarded Leonardo DRS a contract to deliver upgraded aerial refueling stations for the US Air Force’s KC-46 Pegasus aircraft.
Boeing Wins $2.3B Contract for 15 US Air Force KC-46A Pegasus Tankers
Boeing has received a $2.3-billion contract to build 15 more KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft for the US Air Force.
USAF KC-46A Tanker Still Facing Six Serious Problems to Address: Official
A US Air Force official has revealed that the country’s KC-46A Pegasus refueler aircraft still has six “category one” deficiencies to address.
Boeing Resumes KC-46A Pegasus Tanker Deliveries After Pause
Travis Air Force Base has received its first KC-46A Pegasus refueler aircraft after Boeing halted deliveries in February due to quality concerns.
Lockheed, Airbus Tap GE Aerospace for LMXT Strategic Tanker Engine
Lockheed Martin and Airbus have partnered with GE Aerospace to supply engines for a tanker proposal supporting the US KC-135 recapitalization.
Boeing to Enhance US Air Force Pegasus Tanker Communications Capabilities
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $184-million contract to enhance the communications capabilities of its KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft.
US Air Force to Receive 15 Additional Pegasus Tankers From Boeing
The US Air Force and Boeing have signed a contract for the ninth production lot of 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft.
Boeing to Build Two Additional Pegasus Tankers for Japan
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to provide two more KC-46A Pegasus tankers to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
USAF KC-46A Tanker Performs Record 36-Hour Non-Stop Mission
The US Air Force’s new KC-46A Pegasus has achieved an important milestone after conducting a non-stop endurance mission that lasted 36 hours.
Boeing Reports $3.3B Loss Due to Rising Defense Program Costs
Boeing reported a surprise $3.3 billion third-quarter loss because of swelling costs on several defense programs due in part to supply chain expenses.
KC-46’s Troubled Vision System Replacement Suffers 19-Month Delay
The US Air Force’s KC-46 aerial refueling and transport aircraft will have to wait longer before it receives a new vision system.
Boeing Awarded $3.1B Aerial Refueler Contracts for USAF, Israel
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a pair of contracts worth $3.1 billion for 19 KC-46A Pegasus air refueler aircraft.
Israel to Purchase US Military Aircraft for $3.1 Billion
Israel has signed two agreements with the US to purchase 12 CH-53K helicopters and two Boeing KC-46 refueling aircraft.
KC-46A Tanker Approved for Air-Refueling of Five More Aircraft
The US Air Force has approved the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus in-flight refueling tanker for the aerial resupply of five more types of aircraft.
Lockheed Martin Unveils New LMXT Refueling Tanker
Lockheed Martin unveiled its new LMXT refueling tanker on Friday, a variant of the current Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport made for the US Air Force.
America Must Stay the Course on Its Air Tanker Acquisition Strategy
The US Department of Defense should commit to Boeing's KC-46 for the full 479 tankers that it believes it needs.
