The Week in Defense, July 15-22, 2021

Boeing KC-46 refueling aircraft
The U.S. Navy’s probe-equipped fighters will be the first to be able to refuel using the KC-46.
Credit: U.S. Navy
KC-46 Cleared To Use Drogue System The U.S. Air Force has cleared the Boeing KC-46A to refuel any probe-equipped aircraft from the centerline drogue system on any operational mission, but tight restrictions remain on the use of the refueling boom and Wing Aerial Refueling Pods (WARP) for operational...

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