# Aerial Refueling
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Threading the Needle: The PLAAF Sharpens Its Long-Range Power Projection
A J-10 fighter brigade under the PLA’s Southern Theater Command recently completed intensive day and night aerial refueling and combat drills. These exercises underscore Beijing's commitment to extending the endurance and operational range of its tactical aviation assets in strategic regions like the South China Sea.
Fixing the Pegasus: Boeing’s KC-46 Nears Critical Visibility Upgrade with RVS 2.0 Milestone
Boeing has completed the first phase of flight testing for the KC-46's Remote Vision System 2.0, designed to fix critical visibility issues that have plagued the tanker program. The upgrade features improved high-definition cameras and processing hardware, moving the aircraft closer to full combat certification for the U.S. Air Force.
Running on Fumes: The Strategic Tanker Gap Exposed by the Iranian Campaign
The recent joint operation against Iran revealed a dangerous shortage of aerial refueling capabilities for both the U.S. and Israel. While the U.S. is accelerating the procurement of the technically flawed KC-46 tanker, Israel is modifying its F-35I fleet with external fuel tanks to increase range and reduce reliance on its aging tanker fleet.