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Acquisition·A330 MRTT

French A330 Refuels US, UK RC-135s

3 sources · first reported 5d ago

A French A330 MRTT Phoenix tanker refueled US and British RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft in a NATO first. This marks a significant milestone in interoperability between NATO allies. The refueling operation demonstrates the capability of the A330 MRTT to support a variety of aircraft.

Why it matters

This refueling operation highlights the importance of interoperability between NATO allies and showcases the A330 MRTT's capability to support reconnaissance missions. It also demonstrates the growing cooperation between NATO member states in defense operations.

AcquisitionISRAir Force
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How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Defence Industry Europe ·
    French A330 MRTT refuels U.S. and U.K. RC-135s, opening access to more than 30 allied tankers for NATO and global ISR missions
  2. Defensemirror · Primary
    French A330 Tanker Refuels U S British RC-135s in NATO First
  3. Defensemirror.com ·
    French A330 Tanker Refuels U.S., British RC-135s in NATO First