BLUF

This article examines the US’ urgent development of a stealth fuel tanker, known as the Next Generation Air Refuelling System (NGAS).

Summary

  1. The urgency relates to the growing assertiveness of China in the Indo-Pacific.
  2. Current Air Force tanker fleet not stealthy, so vulnerable to attacks.
  3. Stealth tankers critical to success of future conflicts, getting tankers closer to the fight.

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