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Steve Trimble
August 20, 2026
KC-46 Credit: U.S. Air Force
The U.S. State Department has approved an offer worth $4.5 billion to export four Boeing KC-46A air refueling aircraft for the Qatari government, the agency said on Aug. 20. The notification to Congress means only that the sale is authorized. Qatar has not confirmed plans to sign an order. If…
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