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  • Shrapnel-Damaged KC-135 Arrives at Tinker AFB For Repairs
  • U.S. Air Force expands KC-135 Stratotanker fleet at Eielson to boost Arctic refueling power
  • B-21 stealth bomber completes aerial refueling test with KC-135

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theaviationist.com /1 month ago

Shrapnel-Damaged KC-135 Arrives at Tinker AFB For Repairs

The battle-damaged KC-135R Stratotanker photographed transiting through RAF Mildenhall has safely arrived at Tinker AFB, the hub for depot-level KC-135 maintenance, bearing large a...

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defence-blog.com /1 month ago

U.S. Air Force expands KC-135 Stratotanker fleet at Eielson to boost Arctic refueling power

The Alaska Air National Guard’s 168th Wing accepted four additional KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, expanding the unit’s fleet and...

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defence-blog.com /1 month ago

B-21 stealth bomber completes aerial refueling test with KC-135

The U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider stealth bomber has successfully conducted aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker as part of its ongoing flight test campaign, the Department o...

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defence-blog.com /2 weeks ago

U.S. Air Force gives KC-135 a 6-year connectivity deadline

The U.S. Air Force expects to have its entire fleet of KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft fully networked within six years. That promise came from Lt. Gen. David Tabor,...

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militarywatchmagazine.com /1 month ago

U.S. Continues to Rapidly Expand KC-46 Tanker Fleet Despite Major Performance and Survivability Issues

The U.S. Air Force has received its 105th KC-46A Pegasus airborne tanker, with the aircraft intended to serve under the 22nd Air Refuelling Wing. The aircraft is a milita

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theaviationist.com /1 month ago

Chilean KC-135 Tanker Refuels USAF F-35As on their Way to FIDAE 2026 Expo

For the first time, a Chilean KC-135 refueled two U.S. F-35s that will take part in FIDAE 2026, marking the traditionally strong strategic ties between Chile and the U.S.  A Chilea...

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defence-blog.com /4 weeks ago

Argentina to buy KC-135 tankers to extend F-16 combat range

Argentina’s Air Force chief has confirmed the service is actively pursuing two Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft, a capability acquisition that would directly e...

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theaviationist.com /1 month ago

Battle Scarred Stratotanker Transits Through UK Towards the U.S. for Repairs

The visibly patched-up KC-135R Stratotanker that arrived at RAF Mildenhall on Apr. 12, 2026 was among the aircraft deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base when it was struck by Iran in...

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militarywatchmagazine.com /1 month ago

U.S. Air Force’s Urgently Needed KC-46 Tanker Still Stuck in Testing as Major Defects Unresolved

During U.S. Armed Forces’ military assault against Iran from February 28, the very widespread reliance on Cold War era KC-135 Stratotankers to support operations drew c

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kmbc.com /1 month ago

WATCH: KC-135 damaged in Iranian strike in Saudi Arabia arrives at Tinker Air Force Base for repairs

A U.S. aircraft damaged in an attack in the Middle East last month arrived in Oklahoma for repairs

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jpost.com /3 days ago

Israel receives first KC-46 aircraft from US, boosting options for independent strikes on Iran

The KC-46 is outfitted with a kitchen, oven, bathroom, and temperature controls that allow it to better regulate the temperature levels.

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wlky.com /1 month ago

WATCH: KC-135 damaged in Iranian strike in Saudi Arabia arrives at Tinker Air Force Base for repairs

A U.S. aircraft damaged in an attack in the Middle East last month arrived in Oklahoma for repairs

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dmna.ny.gov /1 month ago

105th Airmen repair C-17 fuel tank

STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE-- New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. James Petrone a member of the 105th Airlift Wing's 105th Maintenance Squadron works the controls to raise...

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defence-blog.com /3 weeks ago

Israel’s first KC-46 tanker completes maiden flight

Israel’s first KC-46 tanker aircraft has completed its maiden flight in the United States, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced. The aircraft, designated “Gideon” in Hebrew, i...

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theaviationist.com /3 weeks ago

Israel’s KC-46 “Gideon” Tanker Conducts Maiden Flight

Israel announced the maiden flight and imminent delivery of the new KC-46 “Gideon” tanker, a day after the announcement of the procurement of an additional squadron of F-35Is and o...

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aerotime.aero /3 weeks ago

Israel’s first KC-46 ‘Gideon’ tanker completes maiden flight in US skies

Israel’s first Boeing KC-46 Pegasus tanker, designated “Gideon” in Israeli service, has completed its maiden flight in US skies, the… The post Israel’s first KC-46 ‘Gideon’ tanker...

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homelandprepnews.com /2 weeks ago

Air Force accelerates upgrades to KC-46 Pegasus tanker

The U.S. Air Force announced recently that it had negotiated terms with Boeing Company to upgrade the KC-46 Pegasus tanker and accelerate its delivery to the fleet. Officials said...

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militarywatchmagazine.com /2 days ago

Israel Receives First U.S. KC-46 Next Generation Tanker to Support Long Range Strikes Against Iran

The Israeli Air Force has taken delivery of its first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker, which arrived at Nevatim Airbase on May 27, 2026, less than a month after the aircraft

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theaviationist.com /1 month ago

The A-10C Can Now Use Probe and Drogue Refueling

A new Probe Refueling Adapter, developed in response to an urgent combatant command requirement, allows the A-10 to significantly expand its refueling options as it is currently de...

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theaviationist.com /2 weeks ago

Air Force And Boeing Launch KC-46 Recovery Plan After Years Of Readiness And Refueling System Issues

Although the key fixes for the KC-46 will still take years to fully reach the fleet, a new plan promises a 20% availability increase by 2030, faster RVS 2.0 retrofits and a limited...

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militarywatchmagazine.com /1 month ago

New B-21 Bomber’s Aerial Refuelling Capability Ensures Global Reach Despite Much Reduced Range

The U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider stealth bomber has successfully tested its aerial refuelling capability with a KC-135 Stratotanker. as part of ongoing flight testing e

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theaviationist.com /1 month ago

U.S. Air Force Releases First Official Photos Of B-21 Raider During Aerial Refueling Tests

The USAF has just released the first image showing the upper side of the new B-21 Raider bomber in photos from its aerial refueling tests. On Apr. 14, 2026, the U.S. Air Force publ...

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navytimes.com /1 week ago

MQ-25A Stingray cleared for deployment, says Cao

The role of the MQ-25A is intended to provide the Carrier Air Wing with unmanned refueling, freeing up F/A-18E/F aircraft to focus on strike missions.

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theaviationist.com /3 days ago

Israeli Air Force Takes Delivery Of Its First KC-46A “Gideon”

The first KC-46 “Gideon” tanker for the Israeli Air Force has been delivered less than one month after its first flight was announced. The Israeli Air Force received its first KC-4...

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