The Air Force on Tuesday afternoon released its final request for proposals in the tanker replacement program, saying it followed “an extensive and transparent dialogue” with members of Congress, industry, and DOD officials. The so-called KC-X program is the first of three acquisition efforts the Air Force plans to pursue to replace its entire fleet of elderly KC-135 tankers. On this first effort, there have been two announced competitors—Boeing and a Northrop Grumman-EADS team—but recently Northrop has said it might withdraw, pending its favorable review of the final RFP. Without Northrop, there would be no competition and that might bring down Congressional wrath—again.
B-52s Land at RAF Fairford for Bomber Task Force Mission
Aug. 18, 2022
Multiple B-52 bombers from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., arrived at RAF Fairford, England, on Aug. 18 as part of a bomber task force mission in Europe, U.S. Air Forces in Europe announced. Flying into Fairford, the B-52s from the 5th Bomb Wing got a quick start on training with…