RAAF and Airbus to further develop KC-30A MRTT aircraft capabilities

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Airbus today signed a research agreement to further develop the RAAF KC-30A’s capabilities, Airbus announced on March 2nd, 2017. The agreement strengthens the industrial partnership between Airbus and Australia’s defence force, and will help to define the evolution of the KC-30A fleet as it reaches operational maturity and expand its capabilities. Read more

The KC-30A lands for the first time on Australian soil at its new home, RAAF Base Amberley, on May 30, 2011
(Credit: RAAF/LACW Kylie Gibson)

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