Next-gen stealth tanker may be unaffordable, Air Force secretary fearsA bow wave of modernizations — including the Air Force's desire to build a sixth-gen fighter and drone wingmen — has stretched its budget thin.By Stephen Losey6 months ago
Army looking to streamline and speed up helicopter refuel and resupplyAs it prepares for conventional war, the Army is rethinking how it will refuel and rearm its aircraft.By Todd South7 months ago
McConnell-based KC-46 completes around-the-world flight in 45 hoursA KC-46A tanker from McConnell AFB completed a record round-the-globe sortie in 45 hours, a mission that saw multiple aerial refuelings — and a birthday.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown10 months ago
Commercial tanker refuels US Air Force fighters for Singapore exerciseThe U.S. Air Force could use commercial tankers to refuel fighters during training or exercises to free up its own tankers for operational missions.By Stephen Losey18 months ago
KC-135 tanker jet crashes at Iowa airport; none injuredThe crew was practicing touch-and-go landings at Sioux Gateway Airport when the plane's front landing gear failed to deploy.By Rachel S. Cohen19 months ago
KC-10 tanker flies last combat mission as retirement loomsThe last KC-10 Extender tanker jet is scheduled to retire in September 2024.By Rachel S. Cohen19 months ago
