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A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the air force’s aerial refuelling fleet consistently fell short of availability and mission-capability goals between 2019 and 2025.
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Who
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
What
A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the air force’s aerial refuelling fleet consistently fell short of availability and mission-capability goals between 2019 and 2025.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:12 GMT · 3h 30m ago
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Why
Ageing aircraft, spare-part shortages, maintenance challenges, technical expertise gaps and delays fielding advanced tankers were cited as key factors affecting readiness.
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The findings suggest potential vulnerabilities in US power projection capabilities, which could affect its ability to sustain operations during strategic competition, such as with China.
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