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Afghan A-29 Training

Moody AFB winds down Afghan A-29 pilot training

The five-year program ultimately trained more than 30 A-29 student pilots and 70 maintenance technicians serving in the Afghan air force.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

Sorry, Sierra Nevada Corp. and Textron: The US Air Force isn’t buying light attack planes

Special Operations Command could have a requirement for as many as 75 light attack aircraft, but it wants to hold its own prototype demonstration.

By Valerie Insinna

3 years ago

Congress may have given the Air Force an exit door for the light attack aircraft program

Congress included language in the defense authorization bill that would let the Air Force shift its light attack aircraft funding to U.S. Special Operations Command.

By Valerie Insinna

3 years ago

Pentagon’s special operations leader ‘disappointed’ over handling of light-attack program

The Pentagon’s lead on special operations and low-intensity conflict was looking forward to the Air Force selecting a light-attack aircraft this December, but like many, he was disappointed after the service got cold feet.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

The US Air Force wants to continue its light-attack experiment. Will industry buy in?

Not all big risks come with big rewards.

By Valerie Insinna

4 years ago

US Air Force’s light-attack experiment could mix in drones and helos

The service is considering adding drones, helicopters and more sophisticated aircraft to the mix in the future, the service’s top general told Defense News.

By Jeff Martin

4 years ago