aerial refueling

China Explores Mid-Flight Drone Recharging Using Microwave Beams

A new experiment in China showed drones could one day be recharged mid-air using microwave energy transmitted from the ground.

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Chilean KC-135 Stratotanker Refuels US F-35s for First Time

The US Air Force and the Chilean Air Force have conducted an air-to-air refueling involving a Chilean KC-135 and two US F-35A aircraft.

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China Introduces AI System to Supercharge Aerial Refueling Ops

China’s military is upgrading its aerial refueling operations with a new AI-powered task assignment system designed to improve coordination between tankers and fighter aircraft.

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Meet the MQ‑25A Stingray: Redefining Carrier Air Power

Navigate our guide on the MQ-25A Stingray, explaining its unmanned design, carrier integration, and refueling capability.

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Singapore Achieves ‘World-First’ Certification for Automated A330 MRTT Refueling 

Singapore has achieved a “world-first” milestone with full certification of the automatic air-to-air refueling capability on its Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transport.

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Keep Engines On: US Air Force Debuts R-20 Hot-Pit Refueling Tech

R-20 refueling is a next-gen hot-pit system that allows helicopters to stay powered during fueling, pumps up to 450 gallons per minute per hose, and draws from bulk bladders holding over 200,000 gallons.

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Israel Emerges as Sole Bidder for India’s $900M Military Tanker Aircraft Deal

Israel Aircraft Industries is poised to secure a contract worth about $905.7 million to convert six commercial planes into Indian Air Force refueling aircraft.

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NATO Buys More Airbus A330s as Sweden, Denmark Join Aircraft Program

Airbus has secured a contract to supply two additional A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft for NATO.

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Turkey Weighs Boeing KC-46A and Airbus A330 for New Aerial Tanker

Turkey has narrowed its options for a new aerial refueling platform, weighing Boeing’s KC-46A Pegasus against Airbus’ A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport.

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Cracks Found on KC-46 Tanker Aircraft Prompt US Air Force to Suspend Deliveries Anew

The US Air Force is temporarily refusing to accept new KC-46 refueling aircraft from Boeing after discovering cracks in two of four ready-for-delivery planes.

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