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NATO Expands MRTT Fleet with Two New Aircraft

6/26/2025

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NATO's Multinational MRTT Fleet is set to grow, adding two more Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft by 2029, bringing the total to 12. With Sweden and Denmark now on board, this collaboration among European nations enhances vital capabilities like air-to-air refueling, strategic airlift, and medical evacuation, strengthening NATO's operational readiness.

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NATO's Multinational MRTT Fleet is set to grow, adding two more Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft by 2029, bringing the total to 12. With Sweden and Denmark now on board, this collaboration among European nations enhances vital capabilities like air-to-air refueling, strategic airlift, and medical evacuation, strengthening NATO's operational readiness.