Yes — ordered. In 2024, Japan ordered KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft + 18 PW4062 engines, LAIRCM,…, up to 9 units from USA (Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, RTX, Northrop…($4.1B). Status: approved/notified (DSCA Transmittal 24-91). Reported by European Security & Defence.
| Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Item | KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft + 18 PW4062 engines, LAIRCM, RWRs |
| Quantity | up to 9 |
| Supplier | USA (Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, RTX, Northrop Grumman) |
| Value | $4.1B |
| Status | ordered |
| Source | European Security & Defence |
