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First of at least six tankers ordered as part of a broader military modernisation programme.
Israel will receive its first Boeing KC-46 Pegasus tanker within a month, boosting long-range capability.
KEY POINTS
- 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.
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