While the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter and Next-Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS) tanker are seemingly independent capabilities, their fates became intertwined in the monthslong ...

As one air tanker comes in, another is on its way out. "The support that we get from the VLATs (Very Large Air Tanker) and ...

The NIFC reported that Very Large Air Tankers (Very LATs) have been especially crucial in reducing the intensity of expanding fire perimeters thanks to their rapid and accurate retardant delivery ...

Voyager has a considerable capability boost, able to carry 291 troops over 6,000 miles and to air to air refuel other aircraft with 100,000 litres of fuel, greater than two large petrol tankers.