U.S. Military Aerial Logistics Programs Face Decision Points

U.S. Air Force Boeing MQ-25 Stingray

Boeing is developing a potentially larger variant of its MQ-25 Stingray as the Air Force looks for autonomous, survivable tankers.

Credit: Boeing
The U.S. military is reviewing how it will conduct airlifts in the future, focusing on refueling in contested environments with increased survivability for tankers and autonomy for smaller, more nimble airlifters—if the money flows. The largest program for the U.S. Air Force coming down the pike is...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C. Before joining Aviation Week in August 2021, he covered the Pentagon for Air Force Magazine. Brian began covering defense aviation in 2011 as a reporter for Military Times.

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