Northrop Grumman Plans Three-Part Approach For USAF Tanker Program

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Northrop Grumman is presenting a three-pronged approach to the U.S. Air Force if the service progresses with its current “family of systems” framework for future refuelers—from a large blended-wing body down to a small, uncrewed tanker, according to industry sources familiar with the plans. The...
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