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Any idea if they'll try reviving efforts for a MRTT capable of both boom and hose-and-drogue refueling? There are basically only 2 options available on the market for this: the Boeing KC-46 and A330 MRTT.
Too expensive and not worth it. We have many other things to spend money on than to acquire tankers.
Il-78s are usually used to supplement heavy lift ops. Eg. bringing mulitple JF-17 front fuselage from China etc