SNC Delivers KC-46 Tanker Connectivity Upgrades to U.S. Air Force

• USAF KC-46 fleet outfitted with secure, all‑domain, wide‑area connectivity solution
• SNC delivers four aircraft less than 90 days from contract award
• Integration creates a modular, open architecture that supports advanced routing and edge processing to rapidly move mission-critical information 

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (July 15, 2026) – SNC, a global leader in aerospace and national security, has delivered four U.S. Air Force (USAF) KC-46 aircraft equipped with its Mobility Air Forces (MAF) Connectivity solution. SNC delivered the tankers in rapid succession, achieving a key milestone in its contract, awarded on March 27, to upgrade communications and networking capabilities for 35 KC-46 aircraft. 

“Our rapid integration and delivery of these upgrades demonstrates how effectively SNC can enhance fleet connectivity while keeping aircraft downtime to an absolute minimum,” said Jim Ickes, senior vice president of programs, SNC. “Completing four KC-46 modifications in such a short period underscores our ability to field essential capabilities at speed and ensure the fleet remains ready for the demands of today’s operational environment.”

Commencement of delivery on this contract culminates years of dedicated system development by SNC and its partners. Beginning in 2023 with the Airlift/Tanker Open Mission System (ATOMS), SNC developed and delivered the Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) in just six months, when it was first demonstrated during the U.S. Air Force’s Mobility Guardian 23 exercise. This activity laid the foundation for SNC’s solution to AMC’s MAF Nexus requirement– a capability now transforming the connected battlespace for mobility operations for multiple AMC platforms.

SNC’s interoperability solution provides all‑domain, wide‑area connectivity that enables secure, rapid data sharing across vital transport fleets with a live app store, helpdesk and DevSecOps pipeline. Designed for seamless integration by U.S. and allied forces, the system delivers a modular, open architecture that supports advanced routing and edge‑level processing to move mission-critical information where it’s needed, when it’s needed, to and from multiple networks and other assets in the area of operations. Already in operational use, SNC’s capability is enhancing real‑time situational awareness and strengthening coordinated decision‑making in complex, contested environments.

With this milestone, SNC continues to bring mission-driven innovation and technical precision to the nation’s most critical defense assets. Further KC-46 integration is underway as the U.S. Air Force continues fleet modernization to confront evolving challenges and strengthen global mobility and survivability.

For more information about SNC, visit sncorp.com. 

About SNC

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for national security systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is at the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen. 

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