DefenseKC-135 returns to the air months after fatal mid-air collision with replacement tailDamaged tanker spotted in the UK carrying a vertical stabilizer taken from another StratotankerAugust 03, 2026Read more
DefenseUS Air Force pulls KC-135 from boneyard to replace crash-loss tankerStandard procedure restores fleet readiness after tanker destroyed in accident earlier this monthMay 25, 2026Read more
DefensePeru could announce deal for 24 F-16 fighters and KC-135 tanker – reportLocal media says government procurement agency is preparing a Tuesday announcement, potentially ending speculation over the replacement for the aging Mirage 2000 and MiG-29 fleetsApril 14, 2026Read more
DefensePossible collision between KC-135 tankers kills six U.S. Airmen in IraqSecond aircraft landed safely after suffering heavy tail damage, images circulating on social media suggestMarch 13, 2026Read more
DefenseU.S. Air Force KC-135 crashes in Iraq during refueling mission linked to Iran operationSecond aircraft involved in the incident landed safely while rescue efforts continuedMarch 12, 2026Read more
DefenseB-21 spotted flying alongside KC-135 in precursor to aerial refueling testsUS Air Force confirms close-proximity flight during testing at Edwards Air Force BaseMarch 11, 2026Read more
DefenseGE Aerospace and Merlin Join Forces to Upgrade KC-135 Cockpit AutonomyInitiative aims to bring AI-enabled capabilities to legacy and future civil and military aircraftSeptember 25, 2025Read more
DefenseUS lawmakers seek to restrict KC-135 retirements amid KC-46 issuesLegislation also requires decommissioned KC-10 tankers to remain flight-ready if neededSeptember 18, 2025Read more
DefenseFrance retires final KC-135 tankers after more than 60 years of serviceCeremony at Istres Air Base marks end of aerial refueling era and disbands 4/31 "Sologne" squadronJuly 01, 2025Read more
DefenseArgentine Air Force evaluates acquisition of Boeing KC-135 tankersAircraft are capable of refueling F-16 fighters in flight that will be transferred by Denmark and which use the boom systemMay 16, 2024Read more