Boeing [NYSE: BA] has been awarded a Lot 12 contract by the U.S. Air Force for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers, valued at $2.47 billion.
"Getting on contract helps ensure production stability, including our long-lead supply chain, to continue delivering the unmatched capability of the KC-46A," said Jake Kwasnik, vice president and KC-46 program manager.
The U.S. KC-46A fleet has exceeded 150,000 flight hours, reflecting high utilization across training, operational sorties and global deployment missions.
There are 183 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers on contract or in service globally, providing advanced capability advantages for the joint force and allies. This includes 98 delivered to the U.S. Air Force, six to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and four contracted for the Israel Air Force.
Recent contracts, including the July 2024 award for mission readiness and performance upgrades, are enhancing the KC-46A's communications, data connectivity and situational awareness capabilities, ensuring the KC-46 remains the world's most advanced multi-mission aerial refueler.
