Japan selects KC-46A

Asahi Shimbun reported that Japan has decided to buy the KC-46A as its next aerial refueling tanker. A tender for the new tanker closed on Sept. 8 and Boeing was the sole bidder after Airbus withdrew from the competition.

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The Japanese Defense Ministry will enter price negotiations with Boeing and determine the number of the planes to be delivered.

Source: Japan selects KC-46A