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Air Force

Air Force Signs Off On Boeing’s KC-46A Tanker Design

Thursday, September 5th, 2013

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Prime contractor Boeing [BA] and the Air Force validated the final elements of the KC-46A aerial refueling tanker design, clearing the way for production and testing, according to a company statement. The Air Force and Boeing held a KC-46A weapon system critical design review (CDR) July 8-10 following months of component and subsystem reviews. The company began assembling the wing for the first tanker on June 26. Boeing's KC-46A aerial refueling tanker (right). Air Force illustration. Boeing will now proceed…

Congress

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Congress

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Congress

Concerns Raised At SASC Hearing On Unobligated Reconciliation Funds And Lack Of Updates On Iran War Cost

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Unmanned Systems

CBO Says Upfront Costs To Protect Military Installations From Drones Between $1 Million And $74 Million

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