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Senators press Air Force on KC‑46 deficiencies and delayed remote vision system rollout
Summary
Committee members pressed service leaders about remaining Category 1 deficiencies on the KC‑46A tanker and repeated schedule slips for the Remote Vision System, which the Air Force now expects to field in fourth quarter FY27.
Senators asked the Air Force detailed questions about the KC‑46A tanker and the Remote Vision System (RVS). Secretary Mink acknowledged persistent Category 1 deficiencies but said the KC‑46 continues to perform refueling missions and that work remains to resolve a handful of remaining issues.
Gen. David Allen and Secretary Mink said the RVS challenges are primarily software‑stability and related technical issues. The…
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