SECURITYJun 15 · 19:22 UTCBUSINESS INSIDERKelsey Baker ([email protected])

Watchdog says too few of the US Air Force's flying gas stations are ready to fly missions

A government watchdog report found the US Air Force's KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-46A Pegasus tanker fleets have failed to meet readiness standards from 2019 to 2025 due to parts shortages, maintenance staffing gaps, and infrastructure limitations. The report highlights risks to critical aerial refueling operations during recent military actions, including the 2025 Midnight Hammer strikes and combat in Iran.

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