The head of U.S. Air Force Mobility Command has not been briefed on the latest fix to the KC-46A Pegasus cargo restraint devices but intends to meet with Boeing Sept. 30 to discuss the program.

The U.S. Air Force is looking to move roughly $35 billion in the future years defense plan (FYDP) beginning in fiscal 2021 to better align with the National Defense Strategy as part of Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s zero-based review initiative.

“Initially, we though a multiyear [contract] would be the right way to go and I still think we can get more savings if we can guarantee the funding for that five-year period, but we think it might be too tough to sell on the Hill,” Merchant said.