Boeing Lands $2.3 Billion Deal for 15 More U.S. Air Force KC-46A Tankers

Boeing, a major aircraft business, has won a big deal from the U.S. Air Force to make 15 more KC-46A Pegasus tankers. The deal is worth $2.3 billion. With this Lot 10 deal, 153 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers are now under contract around the world. The KC-46A tanker is an important part of giving the joint force and allied missions improved capabilities.

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Lynn Fox, Vice President and KC-46 program manager at Boeing, thanked the U.S. Air Force for working with Boeing and pointed out that the two organizations were working together to make the KC-46A fleet more capable and expand its range. Fox stressed that Boeing was committed to making changes to the planes to meet the changing needs of modern tasks, especially in light of the current state of global security.

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nd has a supplier network with more than 650 companies and about 37,000 American workers in over 40 U.S. states. The KC-46A is known for changing the role of bombers in the 21st century. It can do many things, including refueling from the air, transporting goods and people, helping with air medical evacuations, and connecting to the internet at the tactical edge.

As a “,” the KC-46A’s advanced features allow for seamless data transfer and exchange, which speeds up air movement, expands combat reach, and allows for “agile combat employment.” Boeing keeps putting money into improving the planes so they can meet the changing needs of modern fighting.

The U.S. Air Force gave Boeing a Block 1 upgrade deal earlier this year. The main goal of the update was to improve the KC-46A’s data connectivity and situational awareness through more modern comms. Boeing’s dedication to new ideas has led to the delivery of 76 KC-46As to the U.S. Air Force and two more to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, solidifying its place as a major player in military aircraft and technological progress.