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 long-term solution. India’s fleet of Ilyushin Il-78MKI tankers, introduced in 2003, have long been plagued with reliability issues. From troublesome refueling pods to difficulty sourcing spares and manufacturer support, and even questions over […]

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