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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
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
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
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
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