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French Air Force Chief: Tankers Soon, but Anglo-French UAV Much Later

The French Air Force will sign a contract for between five and seven A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports in 2013, with quick deliveries foreseen

The French will buy 14 A330MRTTs to pool in a common fleet with the UK Royal Air Force tankers, seen here. (Photo: Chris Pocock)

By Chris Pocock • Defense Correspondent

November 18, 2011

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