Elbit Systems to provide DIRCM service center for NATO MRTT fleet
Elbit Systems has signed a five years in-service support contract with the NSPA for the Direct Infrared Counter Measures (“DIRCM”) systems supplied to the MRTT fleet.
GMV improves in-flight refueling efficiency
Aerial hose-and-drogue refueling operations have undergone little in the way of technological upgrades over the past 70 years.
NATO fleets test air-to-air refueling assets
The Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) and the NATO E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) fleet have concluded their Air-to-Air Refueling (AAR) test campaign.
Gripen fighter aerial refueling test campaign initiated
On 4 October, the Multinational MRTT Fleet initiated the Saab Gripen Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) test campaign to enable the fleet to fly future AAR missions with the Gripen fighter.
NSPA delivers sixth and seventh aircraft to the Multinational MRTT Unit
The ownership of the aircraft was transferred from Airbus Defence and Space to OCCAR on behalf of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), who manages the fleet for the MMF nations.
NSPA awards multi-year contract to Airbus for the MRTT fleet sustainment
The NSPA has awarded a multi-year contract to Airbus Defence and Space to provide Follow-on Support Services to the MRTT fleet until the end of 2032.
A330 MRTT becomes world’s first tanker certified for automatic refuelling operations
The Airbus A330 MRTT has become the world’s first tanker to be certified for automatic air-to-air refuelling (A3R) boom operations in daylight.