Iranian strikes target the infrastructure behind US airpowerIran has struck radar systems, satellite communications and mission-critical aircraft at US bases across Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.By Michael Scanlon8 weeks ago
Iran missile strike damages five KC-135 tankers in Saudi Arabia, officials sayThe aircraft were reportedly parked on the flight line at the time of the strike and sustained damage but were not destroyed.By Michael Scanlon2 months ago
B-21 Raider completed ‘close-proximity flight’ with KC-135 tanker, US Air Force confirmsThe event represents a precursor step toward validating capabilities essential for the B-21’s long-range, penetrating strike role.By Michael Scanlon2 months ago
Boeing reports $565M loss on KC-46 as firm looks forward to repricingBoeing has lost billions of dollars on the KC-46 program, including a new $565 million charge at the end of 2025.By Stephen Losey4 months ago
Images show shredded KC-46 boom that led to emergency landingPhotographs 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 Losey10 months ago
KC-46 vision system upgrade slips to 2027, 3 years behind scheduleThe 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 Losey13 months ago