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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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Sea-Air-Space 2019: GE touts lightweight design for FFG(X)

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Manufacturer General Electric (GE) has developed a lightweight composite enclosure to house powerplants intended for use in the US Navy’s (USN) future guided missile frigate …

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Amid reports that the budget for the UK’s Type 31e light frigate programme has shifted following an apparent realisation that the £250 million ($325 million) …

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A US Navy official who oversees the development of various unmanned maritime systems expects his initiatives to proceed despite fresh uncertainty about future defence funding.  …

UDT Europe 2019: Scorpene solution would give Poland best conventional force in NATO

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UDT Europe 2019: Scorpene solution would give Poland best conventional force in NATO

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As competition for Poland’s submarine replacement programme continues, French design and manufacturing house Naval Group considers its Scorpene-based solution capable of providing the country with …

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US Navy tweaks destroyer-based laser effort

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China building third aircraft carrier: think tank

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Sea-Air-Space 2019: Chinese naval threat on the rise

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UDT Europe 2019: French Navy frigates undergo sonar retrofit

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