USAF: un “bridge tanker” ?

http://psk.blog.24heures.ch/archive/2021/06/20/nouvelle-competition-pour-des-ravitailleurs-pour-l-usaf%C2%A0-871227.html

The Air Force is seeking options for a “bridge tanker” to fill the gap in tanker capacity anticipated between the end of KC-46 Pegasus production and development of a future refueler.

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2661546/air-force-releases-bridge-tanker-sources-sought-announcement/