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US Air Force seeks $3.9 billion to boost KC-46 fleet

The request keeps Boeing production in place while redirecting funds to upgrades as technical problems persist and unit costs rise to $321.9 million in fiscal 2028.

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The Air Force is asking Congress for $3.9 billion to buy 15 Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tankers in fiscal 2027, an $800 million increase over fiscal 2026, according to Air Force budget materials released April 21. Annual procurement is expected to rise to 18 aircraft per year from 2028 to 2031.The service also clarified plans for the size of its KC-46 fleet. Procurement figures in the fiscal 2027 budget document initially indicated a goal of 319 aircr…

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US Air Force seeks $3.9 billion to boost KC-46 fleet

The service also clarified plans for the size of its KC-46 fleet.

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Military Times broke the news in Vienna, United States on Monday, April 27, 2026.
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