🛡️ DefenseBreaking DefenseTuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:57 PM UTC2d ago

Italy buying six Airbus-made A330 MRRT tankers, a $1.6B value

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Rome initially announced its intention to acquire the Boeing-made KC-46 Pegasus tankers in 2022.

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Italy buying six Airbus-made A330 MRRT tankers, a $1.6B value

Why this matters for military families

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