U.S. Rejects Israeli Request to Speed Up Delivery of Refueling Jets

(Ynet News) Yossi Yehushua - The Biden administration has rejected Israel's request to expedite delivery of two KC-46 refueling jets out of four purchased, which would be able to keep dozens of fighter aircraft airborne for 12 hours. This capability is critical to any operation against Iran. The Boeing jets are due to be delivered in four years and replace the Israel Air Force's 50-year-old planes.


2021-12-13 00:00:00

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