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Air Force to buy handful of light-attack planes, but will a bigger program follow?
The service will buy a couple of AT-6s and A-29s for further demos, says the service's top general.
By Valerie Insinna
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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
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
US Air Force’s plan to launch light-attack aircraft competition is now deferred indefinitely
The Air Force believes it needs to conduct further experiments, its undersecretary has revealed.
By Valerie Insinna
Commentary: The US Air Force needs a light attack aircraft
The U.S. military needs to procure a light attack aircraft, and end the current practice of using our high-capability, high-cost jet fighters to conduct operations when their capabilities far exceed those required for the missions, the author writes.
By U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman
Could one of these foreign aircraft be the US Air Force’s next light-attack plane?
Foreign defense companies want a piece of OA-X, but they could be too late.
By Valerie Insinna