Posted on Jul 9, 2025

Air Force Budget Hints at Shift in Tanker Plans—and More KC-46s

Maj Robert Thornton

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It would behoove the AF to get the Boom fixed and the video system replaced before purchasing more KC-46’s IMHO. The AF probably needs to keep a fairly large number of the ancient KC-135’s in service as well.

Air Force Budget Hints at Shift in Tanker Plans—and More KC-46s

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Posted 5 mo ago

Important procurement decisions...

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LTC Matthew Schlosser

Posted 5 mo ago

It was goofy to be tinkering with the development of a "stealth tanker" at the expense of having enough tankers.

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Sgt David Ray

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What’s the survivability of stealth aircraft if they depend on periodic meetings with tankers that advertise the position of both aircraft?

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