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Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

16th June 2026

In a recent report, the GAO warns that delays, availability issues and operational pressure could create gaps in the USAF refuelling inventory while the branch transitions to the KC-46 Pegasus.

Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

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Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

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From mobile launch trailers to ship decks, software and platforms such as Shield AI’s Hivemind and its X-BAT and V-BAT are positioning autonomous systems as a credible force option for militaries priced out of traditional airpower.

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4th February 2022

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4th February 2022

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are requesting missile defence equipment from the US under the FMS programme.

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4th February 2022

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