A KC-46 refuels an F-16 in November 2023.

Credit: US Air Force

CLEVELAND – Japan’s military plans to significantly expand its air refueling fleet, adding 13 more Boeing KC-46As and launching a competition to replace a fleet of three Lockheed Martin KC-130Hs, an officer said April 24. The plans would double the size. of Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force…

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