# First of at least six tankers ordered as part of a broader military modernisation programme.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-04 · Daily Excelsior*

## Key points

- Israel will receive its first Boeing KC-46 Pegasus tanker within a month, boosting long-range capability.
- The KC-46 allows Israeli jets like F-35s to strike deeper targets independently of US support.
- The Pegasus offers up to 24 hours of flight time, significantly expanding operational flexibility.
- KC-46 tankers can transport 110 personnel and support medical evacuation with onboard facilities.
- This acquisition is part of a multibillion-shekel Israeli defense modernization spanning the next decade.

**Companies:** Boeing
**Countries:** Israel, United States

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