• ‘Keeps me up at night’: KC-135 crash underscores need for comms upgrades, former leaders say

    The Air Force must prioritize key communications upgrades in the KC-135 to give aircrews more intel on the battlefield, former service leaders say, warning of the potential for future tragedies after this month’s deadly KC-135 crash in Iraq. On March 12, two KC-135s were involved in the deadly mishap over friendly airspace that was not the result of hostile or friendly fire, according to U.S. Central Command. One of the refuelers crashed in western Iraq, the other landed safely in Isr
  • KC-135 crash in Iraq spurs calls for communications upgrades

    The Air Force must upgrade its KC-135 tankers to give aircrews more battlespace awareness, say former air-mobility leaders who warn that more tragedies might follow a recent deadly crash.On March 12, two KC-135s were involved in the deadly mishap over friendly airspace that was not the result of hostile or friendly fire, according to U.S. Central Command. One of the refuelers crashed in western Iraq, the other landed safely in Israel. A photo purporting to be of one of the tankers with a damaged

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