The Week In Defense, Jan. 15-22, 2021

U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-46 tanker aircraft
The Air Force will buy 12 aircraft in the latest production lot of KC-46 tankers, down from 15 in previous lots.
Credit: U.S. Air Force
Boeing Receives $1.6 Billion for Next Set of KC-46 Tankers The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $1.6 billion contract modification for 12 KC-46A tanker aircraft and anticipates the work will wrap up in April 2023. The order for 12 aircraft is the sixth production lot, which means Boeing is now on...
Jen DiMascio

Based in Washington, Jen previously managed Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.

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