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KC-135 Stratotanker: Powering F-15s in contested Pacific
When an F-15 Eagle screams across the Pacific at Mach 2.5, it commands attention. But behind every one of those missions — ...
Why the incoming B-21 bomber will rely on both the KC-135 and KC-46 and continue to rely on them after NGAS eventually enters service.
For the first time, a Chilean KC-135 refueled two U.S. F-35s that will take part in FIDAE 2026, marking the traditionally strong strategic ties between Chile and the U.S. A Chilean Air Force (Fuerza ...
The appearance of the KC-135 with the added antenna at Mildenhall does point to new progress on key connectivity upgrades for Air Force tankers and airlifters. At the same time, improved ...
The KC-135 was used to expand tactical communications across joint and combined forces for contested, multi-domain operations, and is now testing the High Value Airborne Asset Pod. The Air National ...
The move comes after the loss of multiple KC-135 aerial refuellers as part of the ongoing air war against Iran. The US Air Force (USAF) has transferred a retired Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker out of long ...
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