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Why America Needs the KC-46A Pegasus Tanker

In any conflict with China, aerial refueling will determine whether US fighters and bombers can operate from safe stand-off distances across the vast expanses of the Indo-Pacific.
Meet the KC-46 Pegasus - the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation tanker. Designed for precision, power, and endurance, it’s redefining how aircraft refuel and stay mission-ready.
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