International cooperation since 1978Contact ARSAG

Bringing together the global aerial refueling community

One Mission. Multiple Nations. Complete Interoperability.

ARSAG International is a joint military-industry forum advancing the safety, reliability and interoperability of aerial refueling systems worldwide.

20+Participating nations
7Dedicated working groups
1978Serving the community since
1Shared global forum

Our purpose

Standards built through cooperation.

Aerial refueling requires two aircraft to connect in flight and operate as a combined system. Success depends on shared information, compatible equipment and trusted procedures.

ARSAG brings together military operators, engineers, maintainers, government representatives and industry partners to solve shared challenges and strengthen coalition capability.

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Featured meeting

ARSAG Fall 2026 Workshop & JSB

All meetings
SEP15–172026

Joint Standardization Board

Focused working sessions for the international aerial refueling community.

Dayton, Ohio · Eligibility and registration details to be confirmed.

Technical collaboration

Seven working groups. One shared objective.

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01

Boom / Receptacle

Components and verification methods.

02

Probe / Drogue

Components and verification methods.

03

Formation Aids

Markings, lighting and visual systems.

04

Maintenance

Ground support equipment and sustainment.

05

Clearance

Processes, procedures and compatibility.

06—07

Requirements & Automation

System verification and emerging capability.

Looking ahead

Interoperability for today’s missions—and tomorrow’s technology.

Our technical work

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