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Tool of Global Power Projection: All About U.S. Air Force Aerial Refueling Aircraft

Andrij Kharuk — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:30:26 +0000

“Ten (fifteen, twenty…) U.S. Air Force aerial refueling aircraft have departed air bases in the continental United States and redeployed to Spain, the United Kingdom, or Guam.” Reports of this kind usually indicate that Washington is preparing for another military operation somewhere far from its own territory. Even before bombers and fighters begin their missions, […]

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All About the NGAS Tanker Aircraft Project and Its Prospects

Yuri Svitlyk — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 14:10:56 +0000

Today, we’ll discuss the new tanker aircraft project called the Next-Generation Air-Refueling System (NGAS), which the U.S. Air Force plans to develop and bring into service. Currently, the project is in its early stages, with only general plans being outlined. However, the U.S. Air Force has already identified its needs and how they intend to […]

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Italian Air Force Seeks Replacement for KC-767 Tankers

Svitlana Anisimova — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:11:54 +0000

Recently, the Italian Air Force halted the acquisition of KC-46 Pegasus tankers from Boeing and has now initiated the process to procure a new replacement for the KC-767A tankers. They have notified the Ministry of Defense and added that the lack of a replacement could jeopardize the operational capabilities of the Air Force. The program […]

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