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Images show shredded KC-46 boom that led to emergency landing

Photographs that leaked online showed extensive damage to the KC-46's refueling boom, with its metal ripped and twisted and a chain hanging down.

By Stephen Losey

5 months ago

KC-46 vision system upgrade slips to 2027, 3 years behind schedule

The original vision system for the KC-46 was beset by troubles such as distorted images, but its replacement also has repeatedly fallen behind.

By Stephen Losey

7 months ago

What Marine Corps aviation has in store over the next five years

Among developments, Marine aviators should see more F-35s, upgraded MV-22 Ospreys, more cargo aircraft and data-enabled predictive maintenance.

8 months ago

Air Force awards Boeing $2.4 billion contract for KC-46 tankers

The Navy also awarded Boeing a nearly $1.7 billion contract for more P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

By Stephen Losey

13 months ago

Strike, fixed-price contracts leave Boeing defense bleeding cash

Boeing machinists are voting on a proposed contract that could end the nearly six-week strike.

By Stephen Losey

14 months ago

MacDill dodges major storm damage as people, planes remain evacuated

MacDill officials consider the base fortunate to have avoided the worst of the storm, but ordered personnel not to return for now while roads are cleared.

By Stephen Losey

14 months ago