Next-Generation Air Refuelling System (NGAS) Tanker Project
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: United States
Source: Defence Industry Europe
The U.S. Air Force has recommended terminating the Next-Generation Air Refuelling System (NGAS) stealth tanker program, which was initially designed to refuel NGAD aircraft in contested airspace. The decision is based on the assessment that the NGAD fighter's extended operational range makes the NGAS tanker unnecessary.
- Status
- Failure
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Government
- Location
- United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Defence Industry Europe
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Original status | Cancelled |
Taiyo status | Failure |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The U.S. Air Force has recommended terminating the Next-Generation Air Refuelling System (NGAS) stealth tanker program, which was initially designed to refuel NGAD aircraft in contested airspace. The decision is based on the assessment that the NGAD fighter's extended operational range makes the NGAS tanker unnecessary. |
Original sector | Defense |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
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Source | Defence Industry Europe |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-15 |
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