Italy to Replace KC-767s with Six Airbus A330 MRTT Tankers
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Italy has signed a roughly €1.4 billion contract with Airbus to acquire six A330 MRTT tankers to replace its KC-767 fleet, with the deal reportedly finalized in early 2026 (TED lists Apr 16, 2026; ARMAEREO cites Feb 23, 2026) and a program duration of about eight to ten years. This continues Italy’s long effort to modernize aerial refueling capability, with the MRTT offering both boom and hose‑and‑drogue refueling and transport; it remains unclear whether the standard MRTT or the MRTT+ variant will be used.
- Italy Wil Procure Six A330 MRTT Tankers to Replace KC-767 The Aviationist
- Airbus to open new A330 tanker facility in Spain, announces demo with Spanish Navy Breaking Defense
- Italy Is Set To Acquire Six Airbus A330 MRTTs Aviation Week
- Italy settles on Airbus tanker purchase in swing toward European equipment Defense News
- Airbus DS to expand MRTT conversion capacity Janes
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