How Are Military Aircraft Refueled In The Air?

Aerial refueling is one of the principal reasons why the United States Air Force can project power around the world. The US Air Force possesses around 75% of the world’s aerial tanker refueling fleet, enabling its aircraft to operate deeper and further than any other air force. Aerial refueling is so important that the Air Force is currently designing a revolutionary stealth tanker so that it will be able to operate closer into contested airspace in future conflicts. But how does aerial refueling work?