The National Interest on MSN8d
No Retirement in Sight for the KC-135 Stratotanker
Until the Next-Generation Aerial Refueling System (NGAS) platform is confirmed, the KC-135 will continue handling the Air ...
The Week2d
Why India decided to wet lease 60-year-old KC-135 aircraft from US military contractor Metrea for IAF, Navy
India’s defence ministry has signed a contract with US firm Metrea to wet lease KC-135 Stratotanker for IAF pilot training, ...
Will Forbes get the Air Force's new refueling tanker? Here's what we know
A massive new tanker is revitalizing the Air Force's refueling fleet. Here's what we know about whether Forbes Field will get ...
U.S. Arab Allies Join Rare Air Exercises with Israelis
The multinational air exercises highlight the increasing readiness of some Arab countries to associate with Israel under the ...
Defense One13d
As tanker plans remains uncertain, today’s Air Force refuelers may fly past their 100th birthday
The Air Force may have to keep its aging KC-135 tankers flying beyond their planned 2050 retirement, depending on how many ...
Vietnam Investment Review on MSN2d
Metrea announced today it has been awarded an air-to-air refueling contract with the Indian Air Force
Metrea, a leading provider of commercial air-to-air refueling (AAR), today announced a contract with the Indian Air Force ...
U.S. Builds Up Military in Indian Ocean in Warning to Iran
Washington is bolstering its military presence at Diego Garcia amid rising tensions with Iran and ongoing strikes on Yemen's ...
The Aviationist on MSN4d
India Will Lease Tankers to Overcome Il-78MKI Midas Serviceability Issues
Tankers will be leased from the French Air Force and private company Metrea while the Indian Air Force finalizes plans for a ...
WIBW1d
Kansas Air National Guard hosts team surveying 190th ARW for new operations
KC-46s will replace KC-135 Stratotankers at the final decision location and bring enhanced capabilities, such as boom and drogue refueling on the same sortie, worldwide navigation and ...