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Latest "light attack" stories
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US Air Force officially buying light-attack planes
The service is buying a few each of the AT-6 Wolverine and A-29 Super Tucano aircraft.
By Aaron Mehta
The Corps is struggling to pump out JTACs amid growing operational demands
The Corps is looking to contract air services and potentially create a JTAC primary occupation to pump out more air controllers.
By Shawn Snow
In another first, Afghan pilots are now dropping laser-guided bombs
Afghan Air Force pilots recently employed laser-guided bombs from their A-29 Super Tucano light-attack aircraft, according to officials involved in NATO’s Resolute Support mission.
By Kyle Rempfer
Here's the latest updates on where JSTARS, T-X and OAX stand
The Air Force remains undecided on the future of its combat control and light attack options, but is confident that its next generation trainer will be awarded early next year – and begin production before the year is through.
By Aaron Mehta