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A KC-46 tanker lost its boom during an F-22 refueling mission, adding to safety concerns around the aircraft's troubled boom system.
CFM International has drawn a nearly five-year, $2.85-billion contract for F108 high-bypass turbofan engine supplies, for USAF tanker jets. The U.S. Dept. of Defense approved a $2.85-billion contract ...
The Philippine air force aims to obtain airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, while a decision to obtain a new ...
With the largest defense budget in the world, the United States spares no expense to make sure it has the largest military ...
The 12-day war between Israel and Iran had the potential to enflame the region and stretch into a prolonged conflict, but ...
France’s final Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker made its ceremonial pass over Airbase 125 in Istres on June 30, 2025, marking the end of an era. As the aircraft banked away, it signaled not just the ...
Under the House Armed Services Committee's draft version of the fiscal year 2026 defense policy bill, the Air Force would not be able to accept new production KC-46 Pegasus tankers until a plan is in ...
France formally retired the last of its Boeing KC-135 tankers on 30 June, bringing to an end an operational run with the type ...
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 conducts an in-flight refueling of F-16C Fighting Falcons, showcasing the critical aerial logistics ...
For years the United States has led the world in national military spending, pouring trillions of dollars into cutting-edge ...
The aircraft will be transferred to U.S.-based Metrea for continued use as commercial aerial refueling platforms.
Trump calls BS on Putin, Pentagon denies Hegseth blindsided Trump, Sanctions bill still not ready for vote, Houthis are back at it ...