Israel announced the maiden flight and imminent delivery of the new KC-46 "Gideon" tanker, a day after the announcement of the procurement of an additional squadron of F-35Is and one of F-15IAs. The ...

Modern warfare has always been defined by reach and endurance. The nation that can project power furthest from its shores, sustain operations longest in contested territories, and maintain combat ...

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — A brand-new KC-46A Pegasus touched down and taxied toward its new home at McConnell, April 3, 2026. The moment represents the continued modernization of the Air ...

The first Boeing KC-46 tanker due for Israeli service has conducted its maiden sortie, as a ministerial committee clears the acquisition of two new fighter squadrons. The aircraft completed its maiden ...

Israel’s first Boeing KC-46 refueling aircraft completed its initial test flight in the United States and is expected to be delivered within about a month, the Defense Ministry announced. The aircraft ...

Why the Pegasus doesn't roam very far... yet.

A KC-46 seen from the remote vision system of another KC-46 during a flight test. Boeing, USAF Finish First Phase Of KC-46 Vision System Flight Tests is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, ...

The KC-46 is outfitted with a kitchen, oven, bathroom, and temperature controls that allow it to better regulate the temperature levels. After years of waiting, the US delivered to Israel the first of ...

KC-135 refueling a KC-46. Credit: U.S. Air Force The U.S. Air Force needs to create a comprehensive assessment and plan to improve the sustainment of its aerial refueling tanker, which has ...