Will the U.S. Seek New Tanker Services in 2020?

KC-46A Remote Vision System
The KC-46A Remote Vision System that enables the boom operator to perform their duties is going through a redesign at the expense of the manufacturer.
Credit: Boeing
After a two-year delay, the U.S. Air Force is receiving Boeing KC-46 aerial refueling tankers at a regular rate. But with ongoing deficiencies and a likely gap in tanking capacity, the military may conduct a competition for refueling services in 2020. The Remote Vision System (RVS) is one of several...

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