Refueling the Future: Will budget constraints stall NGAS?
The U.S. Air Force’s plans to develop a next-generation stealth refueling tanker, known as the Next-Generation Aerial Refueling System (NGAS), are facing a significant…
The U.S. Air Force’s plans to develop a next-generation stealth refueling tanker, known as the Next-Generation Aerial Refueling System (NGAS), are facing a significant challenge: funding. At the recent Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium in Grapevine, Texas, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall issued a stark warning about the service’s ability to afford this critical modernization effort amidst a constrained budget environment. A Critical Pillar of Future Air Superiority NGAS is envisioned as a transformative capability that will enable the U.S. military to operate effectively in highly contested environments. Designed to replace and surpass current tanker…