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KC-46 tanker aircraft on Israeli Air Force base tarmac with support vehicles and personnel.

US Bolsters Israel's Air Refueling Capacity with KC-46 Delivery

The Israeli Air Force just took a major leap forward with the delivery of its first KC-46 tanker from the US, ditching its decades-old fleet of retrofitted Boeing 707s for a cutting-edge aerial refueling capability. This game-changing upgrade will supercharge Israel's entire fleet of 4th- and 5th-generation fighters.

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Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker in mid-air with extended refueling boom.

Israel Bolsters Aerial Refueling with KC-46 Tanker Delivery Imminent

Israel is on the cusp of a major aerial refueling boost with the imminent delivery of its first KC-46A Pegasus tanker, dubbed Gideon, which has just completed its maiden flight in the US. The aircraft is expected to land in Israel in approximately one month.

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