Iranian strikes target the infrastructure behind US airpowerIran has struck radar systems, satellite communications and mission-critical aircraft at US bases across Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.By Michael Scanlon2 days ago
Iran missile strike damages five KC-135 tankers in Saudi Arabia, officials sayThe aircraft were reportedly parked on the flight line at the time of the strike and sustained damage but were not destroyed.By Michael Scanlon3 weeks ago
‘Radiant’ mother from Kentucky was among 6 US service members killed in air crash in IraqThe KC-135 was supporting operations against Iran on Thursday in “friendly” airspace when an unspecified incident involving another aircraft occurred.3 weeks ago
B-21 Raider completed ‘close-proximity flight’ with KC-135 tanker, US Air Force confirmsThe event represents a precursor step toward validating capabilities essential for the B-21’s long-range, penetrating strike role.By Michael Scanlon3 weeks ago
Images show shredded KC-46 boom that led to emergency landingPhotographs that leaked online showed extensive damage to the KC-46's refueling boom, with its metal ripped and twisted and a chain hanging down.By Stephen Losey9 months ago
KC-46 vision system upgrade slips to 2027, 3 years behind scheduleThe original vision system for the KC-46 was beset by troubles such as distorted images, but its replacement also has repeatedly fallen behind.By Stephen Losey11 months ago