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Air Force expects new KC-46 vision system in 2028 as lawmakers question price hike

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Sen. Kevin Cramer said lawmakers “need more information for sure” about projected price increases for the air refueler, which budget documents show could climb by $100 million per tail.

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Changes in defense policy affect budgets, procurement, base operations, and long-term strategic positioning that shape where and how service members serve.

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Air Force expects new KC-46 vision system in 2028 as lawmakers question price hike

Why this matters for military families

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