The RAF notoriously lacks a boom air-to-air refueling capability to support the Poseidon, and the simulated refueling with a KC-135 signals steps are being taken to address the issue.

A RAF (Royal Air Force) P-8A Poseidon received fuel mid-air for the first time, or at least simulated the operation, from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in two sorties during the ongoing Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2 in the United Kingdom. Both the services announced the event, stressing upon the operation’s role in expanding the capabilities of the P-8A and further strengthening allied interoperability. Contents The RAF notoriously lacks a boom air-to-air refueling capability to support the Poseidon, and the simulated refueling with a KC-135 signals steps are being taken to address the issu

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