Remote runways, rapid logistics: US Air Force's next airlifter built for Iran-style battlefields
The US Air Force has issued a Request for Information for a Next Generation Airlifter to replace aging transport fleets. The new aircraft is designed to operate in contested environments with advanced missile threats.
Why it matters
This development signals a shift in military logistics strategy to prepare for potential conflicts with peer adversaries like Iran or China.
Missile threats, remote runways, rapid logistics: United States Air Force's next airlifter aims to survive Iran-style battlefields
The article reports on military procurement plans and technical requirements without taking a political stance.
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