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  • B-21 stealth bomber completes aerial refueling test with KC-135
  • New B-21 Bomber’s Aerial Refuelling Capability Ensures Global Reach Despite Much Reduced Range
  • The A-10C Can Now Use Probe and Drogue Refueling

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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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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

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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war.gov /3 days ago

Moody Air Force Base Installs Refueling Probe, Improves Efficiency

Airmen assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Ga., installed the base's first air refueling probe on an A-10C Thunderbolt II subsonic attack aircraft, enhancing its ability to support c...

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theaviationist.com /4 days ago

New Details Emerge On A-10C Probe Refueling Adapter’s Low-Altitude Refueling Capability

Moody AFB says the modification enhances the Warthog’s ability to support combat search and rescue and close air support missions, allowing probe-equipped A-10Cs to refuel from HC-...

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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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defenseone.com /1 month ago

Air Force pushes to fund upgraded refueling systems instead of new tanker development

One former military official fears delays for a tanker replacement could hurt the combat fleet.

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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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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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washingtontimes.com /4 weeks ago

Navy's new flying gas station will soon be ready for autonomous carrier missions

The Navy's new autonomous flying fuel tanker completed its maiden flight this week, executing a series of maneuvers and tests for two hours in what officials said was a key step fo...

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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 /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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theaviationist.com /1 week ago

Italy Wil Procure Six A330 MRTT Tankers to Replace KC-767

Documents show that Italy has signed in April 2026 a deal to acquire six A330 MRTT tankers which will replace the current fleet of four KC-767s. Italy has reportedly selected new t...

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metro.co.uk /3 weeks ago

First flight of drone which can refuel US fighter jets mid-air

The autonomous MQ-25A Stingray will refuel warplanes in mid-flight to allow them to carry out missions for longer.

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theaviationist.com /1 week ago

A-10s Deployed To The Middle East Now Flying With New Refueling Probe And Angry Kitten EW Pod

Just over a month after the first test, the A-10C is now flying in the Middle East with the new Probe Refueling Adapter which allows it to refuel from the HC-130J with the probe an...

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breakingdefense.com /1 month ago

Army exploring refueling requirement for Cheyenne II MV-75: Official

“We don’t have those organic to the Army. So I think we need to solve our own problems, and think about how do we do our own, let’s call it logistical resupply in the air, of an MV...

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militarywatchmagazine.com /1 month ago

China Debuts New AI-Assisted Aerial Refuelling Capability to Optimise Air Fleet For Long Range Operations

The official publication of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has announced a new AI-assisted task dispatch smart artificial intelligence system for its aerial

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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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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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newatlas.com /1 month ago

US Navy’s new robotic refueling drone completes first operational flight

The first operational Boeing MQ-25A Stingray has taken to the sky for the first time. On April 25, 2026, the carrier-based autonomous aerial refueling plane took off from MidAmeric...

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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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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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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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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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