The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.3 billion contract award to purchase 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers, the aircraft manufacturer announced.
The deal increases current global orders for the aerial refuelers to 153 aircraft, Boeing said.
Air Force Orders 15 More KC-46A Pegasus Tankers
The $2.3 billion deal increases Boeing's current orders for the aerial refuelers to 153 aircraft.
Key Takeaways:
- The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.3 billion contract for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers, increasing global orders for the aircraft to 153.
- The KC-46A is emphasized as more than just an air refueler, featuring advanced connectivity, sensors, and survivability systems for operating in contested airspace.
- This procurement, along with recent Block 1 upgrades, underscores the Air Force's ongoing investment in expanding and enhancing the capabilities of its KC-46A fleet.
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