The US Military's C-17 And C-5 Cargo Planes Are In Store For An All-In-One Replacement

The C-17 Globemaster and C-5 Galaxy are two iconic cargo planes currently serving in the United States military, transporting ...

"A Pretty Wide Look": US Air Force Weighs Usage Of Business Jet Aerial Refueling Tankers

In the ongoing roller coaster of defense budgets for 2026, a new development has emerged courtesy of the US Air Force and The ...
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The US Air Force’s Two Biggest Cargo Planes Are Preparing for Retirement

The Air Force is preparing for the Next Generation Airlifter (NGAL) to replace both aircraft, though it is still around 20 years from active service.
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US Air Force Aerial Refueling Training

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 21st Airlift Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California, participate in a training flight over Northern California, Aug. 27, 2025. The training flight included aerial ...
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The Air Force Needs a New Refueling Tanker—but It Can’t Decide What It Wants

The US Air Force’s quest for an affordable airframe that can survive in contested airspace may be critical for the effectiveness of the overall fleet in a future conflict. The US Air Force is asking ...
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U.S. Air Force Efforts Give Stealthy, Agile Tankers New Momentum

The U.S. Air Force’s renewed look at the future of its aerial refueling fleet is again prioritizing stealthy, new-build aircraft—provided the service can afford them. At the same time, the Air Force ...
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Stuck fuel probe caused trio of mishaps in Air Force’s newest tanker

Three of the Air Force’s newest and most advanced refueling tankers sustained a combined $22 million in damage in similar airborne accidents when refueling probes became stuck in fighter jets during ...