Boeing’s KC-46A Pegasus has completed the first phase of flight testing for its Remote Vision System 2.0 upgrade, the company announced on June 3, 2026, marking a key step toward fixing a refueling limitation that has constrained confidence in long-range tanker support. For the U.S. Air Force, the upgrade matters because reliable boom refueling is essential to sustaining fighters, bombers, and command aircraft across Indo-Pacific-scale distances. The tests validated new ruggedized cameras, control hardware, and processing equipment designed to improve refueling accuracy in changing light conditions. The milestone comes as the Air Force accelerates KC-46A readiness after years of tanker availability shortfalls, making RVS 2.0 central to restoring fleet reliability and strengthening U.S. global airpower projection. Read more...
