U.S. Contracts ID Bidders For Tanker Self-Defense Interceptor

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A Boeing KC-46 refuels a Lockheed Martin F-22 while a Lockheed F-16 flies alongside.

Credit: U.S. Air Force
An air-launched self-defense weapon for tanker aircraft is now under study by four companies selected by the U.S. Air Force for the first phase of a new acquisition program. The Air Force’s Future Tankers office awarded separate study contracts since February to Anduril, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin...
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Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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