USAF's Advanced Refueling Program Faces Delays Amid Budget Constraints

USAF's ambition to deploy a next-generation aerial refueling system by the 2030s is hindered by budget pressures, also affecting upgrades to the KC-46A fleet.

Discovered 2024-04-24T08:38:49.286106-07:00 | 2024-04-24T08:38:49.286106-07:00

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