Boeing is set to build 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers for the Air Force.
The U.S. Air Force will receive a boost to its aerial refueling tanker numbers worth $2.38 billion thanks to a new contract with Boeing.The company is set to build 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers for the Air Force, which currently has 168 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers on contract globally, according to a Boeing statement.The KC-46A Pegasus is used to refuel military aircraft in midair, making it possible for the aircraft to extend its range and flight time.
Air Force,' vice president and KC-46 program manager Lynn Fox said in the statement. 'This is another big milestone for our team, and we look forward to delivering the world's most advanced multi-mission aerial refuelers for years to come.'Newsweek contacted Boeing via email for comment.It comes after Boeing also reached a $5.2 billion agreement with Israel to purchase 25 advanced F-15 fighter jets as part of a larger U.S. military aid package.
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