Thai F-16s Conducted Air-to-Air Refueling (AAR) from US Tanker Aircraft During Exercise Enduring Partners 2025

30 Agustus 2025

Enduring Partners 2025 conducted from August 18-29, 2025, in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand (photos: RTAF)

The Royal Thai Air Force sent F16s to conduct an air-to-air refueling (AAR) training exercise with KC135 aircraft from the Washington Air National Guard (WA ANG) and Utah Air National Guard (UT ANG) during Exercise Enduring Partners 2025 to enhance pilot and crew capabilities in operations requiring high skill, accuracy, and experience.

Aerial refueling provides multidimensional flexibility in air operations, such as increasing range, flight time, and maintaining air dominance. 

This exercise also facilitated the exchange of knowledge and experience with experts and strengthened cooperation in joint air operations with allies, reinforcing the close partnership between the Royal Thai Air Force and the United States.

The Royal Thai Air Force prioritizes every exercise to build air readiness, as this experience ensures the successful completion of missions protecting national security.

(RTAF)

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