Air Force Eyes New Tanker Competition

The U.S. Air Force plans to move forward with a new tanker competition to replace its remaining KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, reports Air Force magazine.

The tanker program, previously known as KC-Y, would bridge the gap in capabilities between the KC-46 Pegasus and a future tanker, known as KC-Z, Air Mobility Command chief Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost said last week.

The aircraft will be acquired through a full and open competition, the command said. It will be a non-developmental...