Derisking studies have confirmed that the A330-800neo’s new wing configuration can accommodate hose-and-drogue refueling pods.
Credit: Sylvain Ramadier/Airbus
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...
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