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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.

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Extra US military aid arrives in Ukraine

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