The military's top uniformed official is confident that the Air Force's $35 billion KC-X next-generation tanker will be more fuel efficient than its predecessor. Making progress in energy efficiency within the military will present both challenges and triumphs in the near future, said Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. One way to move toward progress is to take a long view of how to design the next generation of ships, vehicles and aircraft, he said. “When...
