Aug. 7, 2025 KC-46 tankers strengthen U.S.-Australia alliance during Talisman Sabre 2025 In the red, sunbaked expanse of Australia's Northern Territory, four U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus tankers accomplished all 22 planned missions during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, showcasing a 100 percent mission success rate while supporting a key Ally in the Pacific region.