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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

3 years ago

Air Force to give Sierra Nevada Corp. a sole-source contract for light-attack planes, but Textron will also get an award

The U.S. Air Force's light-attack experiment is taking baby steps toward a conclusion.

By Valerie Insinna

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 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

4 years ago

US Air Force cancels remaining light-attack experiment flights, but effort will continue

The Air Force has made a decision on the future of the light-attack experiment.

By Valerie Insinna

5 years ago

During visit to Middle East, U.S. Air Force officials talk up light attack aircraft

The U.S. Air Force hasn’t determined whether it will continue its experiments with light attack aircraft, but that didn’t stop the service’s number-two general from touting the potential benefits in a speech to Middle Eastern and other international air chiefs.

By Valerie Insinna

5 years ago

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