Europe Looks To Close Tanker And Special Mission Gaps

A330-800neo

Derisking studies have confirmed that the A330-800neo’s new wing configuration can accommodate hose-and-drogue refueling pods.

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Europe is stepping up efforts to close vital military capability gaps and shed dependencies on the U.S., injecting a sense of urgency into fielding tankers, transports and special mission aircraft. France is buying Swedish-made airborne early warning aircraft, Airbus is pressing ahead with updating...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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