Airbus, Singapore gains certification for A330 MRTT automatic air-to-air refueling
An Airbus official added that other countries, including Canada, have expressed interest in the capability.
Polish fighter buy on hold for planning doc, but F-35 order won’t be cut: General
“F-35 is a very crucial platform for the Polish air power projection concept. I don't see any issues with that” contract going forward, said Maj. Gen. Cezary Wisniewski, deputy general commander of the Polish Armed Forces.
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Air Force again changes course on tankers, plans new ‘production extension’ program
The Air Force plans to use the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus’s Capability Production Document “as the most affordable requirements basis” for the new program, potentially giving the embattled aerospace manufacturer a leg up in a competition.
NATO orders additional A330 MRTT aircraft, onboards Denmark, Sweden
Denmark and Sweden's participation in the the Multinational MRTT Fleet comes a month after the two nations, alongside their Nordic counterparts of Finland and Norway, signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to join.
In Paris, Airbus makes new MRTT+ progress, French Navy drone breakthrough
On the helicopter front, Airbus and Italian manufacturer Leonardo announced they are collaborating on a NH90 Block 2 multirole rotorcraft upgrade architecture study to determine the long term evolution of the type.
Turkey eyes Boeing’s KC-46, Airbus’ MRTT for its new tanker requirement
Turkish defense expert Barin Kayaoglu told Breaking Defense that the decision to buy new tankers is a “big need, and timely.”
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Saudi Arabia orders 4 more A330MRTT aircraft from Airbus
The latest order will increase the Royal Saudi Air Force’s (RSAF) A330 fleet to 10 platforms, after previous deals with Airbus were signed in 2008 and 2009.
Boeing KC-46A refueler had two-month pause in deliveries, expected to resume soon
The newest issue with the long-troubled tanker involves a part on the aircraft’s refueling boom.
Canada awards Airbus $2.7 billion tanker deal for 9 planes
After previously signaling Airbus’s A330 Multi-role Tanker Transport would best fill the role, the Canadian government formally awarded the company a contract to convert five used jets and build four new ones.
If Air Force skips KC-Y tanker race, Lockheed says LMXT could compete for KC-Z
“If the [KC-Y] competition doesn't go forward, I'm not convinced the next competition would be for a [clean-sheet KC-Z]," said Larry Gallogly, Lockheed’s LMXT campaign director.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
HASC won’t force the Air Force to hold a bridge tanker competition… this year
Although lawmakers repeatedly said their position wasn't meant to favor a particular company, in some respects the debate was held over parochial lines, as some of the most outspoken had interests in their districts.
COVID-19, Russian aggression triggers new interest in KC-46: Boeing official
Boeing expects to sell up to 42 KC-46 tankers in addition to its current backlog, said Mike Hafer, the company's senior manager for KC-46 business development.
Air Force backtracks, now says it’s paying for KC-46 panoramic camera fix
The Air Force could not provide a cost estimate detailing what the service will pay in order to replace the KC-46's panoramic sensors.
Lacking demand, Air Force may skip KC-Y tanker competition, Kendall says
“I love competition. I'm all for it. It's the best tool have to reduce costs. But we actually have to have a demand for the other aircraft that's being offered,” the Air Force Secretary said.