The RAF's New Voyager Boom Fixes A Refueling Gap The UK Outsourced To The US & France
The RAF's growing fleet of boom-dependent aircraft is creating a refueling gap that Britain must address before GCAP enters service.
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Aerial refueling is a hallmark of persistent, effective and, if need be, lethal airpower. The ability of a military to provide fuel to its aircraft midair allows its combat aircraft to remain on station to provide vital close air support. Additionally, this capability lets a nation rapidly project power across vast distances, since its transport aircraft do not have to stop and can carry soldiers, equipment, and supplies directly to an area of operations.
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- 74 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 26, 2026
- Byline
- Christian P. Martin
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- Simple Flying