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  "path": "/2026/05/04/israels-kc-46-gideon-tanker-conducts-maiden-flight/",
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  "site": "https://theaviationist.com",
  "tags": [
    "Military Aviation",
    "F-15EX Eagle II",
    "F-15IA",
    "F-35I Adir",
    "Israel",
    "Israeli Air Force",
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  "textContent": "Israel announced the maiden flight and imminent delivery of the new KC-46 “Gideon” tanker, a day after the announcement of the procurement of an additional squadron of F-35Is and one of F-15IAs. The Israeli Ministry of Defense has announced on May 4, 2026, the maiden flight in the U.S. of its new KC-46 tanker. The […]",
  "title": "Israel’s KC-46 “Gideon” Tanker Conducts Maiden Flight"
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