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Boeing Wins $2.47B KC-46A Tanker Contract
Boeing has been awarded a $2.47 billion contract to supply 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers to the United States Air Force (USAF).
The KC-46A tanker contract, announced on November 26, 2025, expands the USAF’s fleet and underlines ongoing US investment in military aviation infrastructure. The order for 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers follows previous procurement rounds and is aimed at improving in-flight refueling coverage and mission readiness for US and allied air forces.
Boeing will be responsible for delivering the aircraft and supporting systems under the terms of the $2.47 billion award. The KC-46A Pegasus serves as the Air Force’s newest aerial refueling platform, intended to increase operational reach and reduce logistics pressure on combat and transport units. The contract reinforces Boeing’s position as a principal supplier to the US defense aviation sector.
Why the KC-46A tanker contract matters
Additional KC-46A aircraft help the USAF maintain continuous global refueling capability, enabling fighters, transports and surveillance aircraft to extend sorties without landing. For planners, more tankers mean greater flexibility for joint operations and exercises with allied forces. While this contract focuses on delivery and fleet expansion, it also supports sustainment and readiness activities tied to ongoing modernization efforts.
- $2.47 billion contract value for 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers announced November 26, 2025.
- Operator: United States Air Force (USAF) — fleet expansion to boost global refueling reach.
- Strategic impact: the KC-46A tanker contract strengthens aerial refueling capacity for US and allied operations.
Officials did not release detailed delivery milestones with the award announcement. Still, the contract adds momentum to the Air Force’s initiative to field modern tankers capable of supporting contested operations, humanitarian responses and allied interoperability. Boeing’s ongoing work on the KC-46A program continues to draw attention as the USAF balances procurement, maintenance and readiness across its tanker fleet.
