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.
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.
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.