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 reflects budgetary pressures and a shift in strategy regarding aerial refueling capabilities.
- 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 reflects budgetary pressures and a shift in strategy regarding aerial refueling capabilities. |
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 | 2025-03-12 |
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