New USAF Tanker Solicitation Shows Changing Acquisition Approach

A Lockheed Martin rendering of a potential future refueling tanker.

Credit: Lockheed Martin
The U.S. Air Force is looking at a new acquisition approach for its future tanker, trying to increase its outreach to industry ahead of new requirements. The service on Sept. 13 released a controlled request for information (RFI) for the mission systems for its Next Generation Air-refueling System...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C. Before joining Aviation Week in August 2021, he covered the Pentagon for Air Force Magazine. Brian began covering defense aviation in 2011 as a reporter for Military Times.

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