1978
ARSAG begins serving the aerial refueling community.
Who we are
Bringing together the global aerial refueling community.
A not-for-profit joint military-industry professional organization dedicated to advancing aerial refueling worldwide.
Overview
An international forum for shared solutions.
Since 1978, ARSAG has provided a forum where military and industry representatives from more than twenty nations address innovation, interoperability, lessons learned, operational needs and future requirements.
ARSAG brings together the US military services, NATO, allied nations and industry partners to improve joint operational safety and strengthen aerial refueling system reliability.
Joint standardization role
Designated by the US Department of Defense.
The Department of Defense designates ARSAG as the Joint Standardization Board for Aerial Refueling Systems, with the objective of achieving common, mutually satisfactory solutions to shared requirements and needs.
How ARSAG works
Engineers, aircrews, maintainers, operational commands, government organizations, international bodies and manufacturers meet throughout the year to improve equipment, processes and guidance.
Under the guidance of an international Board of Directors, ARSAG remains a focused, practical forum for system and operational improvement.
History & direction
Built on experience. Evolving for the future.
ARSAG has evolved from its Strategic Air Command-era origins to support today’s international military and industry environment. Meetings now work alongside newsletters, bulletins, teleconferences and webinars to move critical projects forward.
International growth
Participation expands across allied nations, treaty organizations and industry.
Joint Standardization Board
ARSAG takes on a formal role supporting common standards and shared requirements.
Future capability
Work continues on clearance, automation and interoperability across new tanker fleets.