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India rethinks air force strategy with new French lease
India regrets its decision to purchase Russian Il-78s instead of the A330 from Airbus. According to the Ukrainian portal Defense Express, citing the findings of Opex360, it is now planning to lease an ...
The Aviationist on MSN2d
India Will Lease Tankers to Overcome Il-78MKI Midas Serviceability Issues
Tankers will be leased from the French Air Force and private company Metrea while the Indian Air Force finalizes plans for a ...
Daily Wrap on MSN17h
India shifts gears: Leasing Airbus A330 from France for 2026
India regrets the decision to purchase Russian Il-78s instead of the A330 from Airbus. They are now planning to lease an A330 ...
The Asia Live1d
Il-78MKI Midas Fleet Struggles: India Secures Alternative Air-to-Air Refueling Support via Leasing Agreements
In a significant move to address its long-standing aerial refueling challenges, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has ...
Defense News on MSN5d
Denmark signals plan to join European air refueling pool, buy tankers
Refueling fighter aircraft en route is a prerequisite for Denmark to fly missions far from home, in the Arctic and Northern ...
The National Interest6d
France to Increase Production of the Dassault Rafale and Expand Key Air Base
The investment seeks to expand the Luxeuil-Saint Sauveur Air Base ... are supported by a fleet of Airbus A330 MRTT Phénix aerial refueling tankers.” The French military is essentially on ...
Janes5d
Denmark to join Multinational MRTT Fleet
Denmark is to join the Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) Fleet (MMF) to enhance national and NATO capabilities.