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Aerial Refueling·KC-46A

Qatar to Buy KC-46A Tankers

4 sources · first reported Yesterday

Qatar is purchasing 4 Boeing KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft for $4.5 billion. The US Department of State has approved the possible Foreign Military Sale.

Why it matters

The sale enhances Qatar's aerial refueling capabilities and strengthens US-Qatar defense ties.

AcquisitionDoDAir Force
Prime/Industry 3Independent Media 1

Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Defensemirror · Primary
    Qatar to Buy 4 Boeing KC-46A Aerial Refueling Aircraft for 4 5 Billion
  2. Defensemirror.com ·
    Qatar to Buy 4 Boeing KC-46A Aerial Refueling Aircraft for $4.5 Billion
  3. Defence-industry ·
    Qatar seeks up to four Boeing KC-46A tankers in possible $4.5 billion U.S. deal, opening another export opportunity for Pegasus
  4. Defence-industry ·
    Israel receives second Boeing KC-46A tanker under U.S. military aid program to replace its existing KC-707 aerial refueling fleet