USAF considering 'very large' autonomous airborne tankers to replace KC-135, KC-46 — and Boeing's MQ-25 Stingray UAV is only the beginning

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By Efosa UdinmwenSep 25, 2026, 6:35 pm110 ptsTrending
Air Force explores unmanned tankers to replace its ageing refuelling fleet The MQ-25's progress has revived plans for autonomous Air Force tankers Range remains the biggest obstacle to building an unmanned tanker today The US Air Force is considering whether its next refueling aircraft, expected to replace the…

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