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USAF Advances KC-135 Autonomy With Pilot-Optional Flights and Drone Deployment Capability

The USAF is advancing the autonomy of its KC-135 fleet by testing pilot-optional operations and the ability to serve as drone carriers, signaling a significant shift towards next-gen aerial refueling platforms.

Discovered 2024-02-16T09:21:56.820964-08:00 | 2024-02-16T09:21:56.820964-08:00

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