A Boeing KC-46A tanker aircraft depicted in aerial refueling. Photo Boeing
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Sept. 16 (UPI)
As the budget deadline for fiscal year 2016 quickly approaches for U.S. lawmakers, the Pentagon reports operations under a continuing resolution may force the Air Force to end its contract with Boeing for the KC-46 tanker.
Under the current contract, Boeing supplements the cost for engineering and manufacturing for the tanker program, capped by the Air Force at $4.9 billion. Thus far, technical issues over the past 18 months have had Boeing paying $1.2 billion in tax overages. Should a continuing resolution continue, further services will require a waiver from Congress.
Top U.S. military officials have expressed concern over the potential end of the KC-46 contract.
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