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KC-46 vision system upgrade slips to 2027, 3 years behind schedule

The 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 Losey

3 days ago

Russia, US agree to work towards improving ties and ending Ukraine war

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wouldn’t accept any outcome from the talks since Kyiv didn’t take part.

3 months ago

Next-gen stealth tanker may be unaffordable, Air Force secretary fears

A 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 Losey

6 months ago

Army looking to streamline and speed up helicopter refuel and resupply

As it prepares for conventional war, the Army is rethinking how it will refuel and rearm its aircraft.

8 months ago

McConnell-based KC-46 completes around-the-world flight in 45 hours

A 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-Brown

10 months ago

Advocates fear growing backlash against aid for homeless veterans

Activists worry that laws aimed at penalizing homelessness and a lack of support resources will hurt efforts to help veterans.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago