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Aerial Refueling Tankers: Air Force Needs More Focused Metrics and a Risk-Based Mitigation Plan to Improve Sustainment
June 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:

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Aerial Refueling Tankers: Air Force Needs More Focused Metrics and a Risk-Based Mitigation Plan to Improve Sustainment

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Fast Facts

The Air Force's aerial refueling tanker fleet can refuel aircraft while in flight during military operations. The critical fleet has consistently fallen below availability and capability stand . . .

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