Jerusalem, May 4 -- Israel is set to receive the first batch of its new Boeing KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft within weeks, marking a significant step in expanding its long-range strike capabilities.
According to Israel's Defence Ministry, the aircraft has already completed its maiden test flight in the United States and is expected to be delivered in about a month. It is the first of at least six tankers ordered as part of a broader military modernisation programme.
The arrival of the KC-46 - known in Israel as "Gideon" - is expected to transform how the Israeli Air Force operates over long distances. With targets such as Iran and Yemen sitting 1,500 - 2,000km away, aerial refuelling has long been a limiting factor.
Until now, Israel has...