The U.S. Air Force currently operates 96 KC-46A refuelers, which Boeing is also upgrading with new hardware and software.

Boeing announced on Nov. 26, 2025, the award of a new contract, worth $2.47 billion, to build 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers for the U.S. Air Force, covering Production Lot 12. With the 98 KC-46As already delivered to the service, according to Boeing Defense, the total number of aircraft in the fleet will increase to 113 airframes. Contents The U.S. Air Force currently operates 96 KC-46A refuelers, which Boeing is also upgrading with new hardware and software. KC-46A Pegasus in USAF Other KC-46A upgrades Capabilities

Including six aircraft of the JASDF (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) and four contracted for the Israel Air Force, there a

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