Read the full Popular Mechanics story here. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson says the service is overtaxed for its many missions around the globe and needs more manpower by 2030. By Kyle Mizokami Popular Mechanics The U.S. Air Force is too small. That’s the word from Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, who today…
Read the full article here. By Kyle Rempfer Air Force Times NEW ORLEANS — Many have interpreted the Air Force’s OA-X light-attack experiment as something solely focused on acquiring a cost-effective close-air support aircraft for U.S. forces entangled in low-intensity conflicts. But in reality, the program is also being crafted to increase the capabilities of…
The United States military needs to procure a light attack aircraft, and it needs to do so quickly. By U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman Read the full article on Defense News. The U.S. Air Force recently ended a series of experiments using two different existing light-attack aircraft. Light attack aircraft can strike hostile targets when the…
This article can be read on the Air Force Magazine website. By John Tirpak Air Force Magazine Aug. 21, 2018 The Light Attack aircraft initiative would save USAF money, but should be viewed mainly as an international partnership concept, Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein said. Interviewed in his Pentagon office last week, Goldfein said…
This article can be read on the Fox News website. Kris Osborne Fox News Aug. 21, 2018 The Air Force has entered the next phase in its development of a new, combat-ready Light Attack aircraft designed to maneuver close to terrain, support ground combat operations and operate closely with U.S. allies in an irregular warfare…
Updated at 11 a.m. PST, June 24, 2018 The SNC/Embraer team has learned that the accident that occurred near Holloman Air Force Base Friday, June 22 has resulted in the loss of one pilot from the plane’s two-person crew. We extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to the crew’s families and loved ones, and to…
The full version of this article can be found at DefenseNews.com. Opinion by Rep. John Rutherford, Fla. 6.21.18 The U.S. Air Force this summer is edging closer to the potential procurement of an innovative light-attack aircraft. For the safety of our combat troops and the overall strategic power of our military forces, this addition to our combat…
Ambassador Elizabeth Richard spoke on Tuesday June 12 at the Hamat Air Base on the occasion of the delivery of four A-29 Super Tucano aircrafts to the Lebanese Armed Forces. Read the full article.
SPARKS, Nev. (June 12, 2018) – Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and Embraer Defense & Security today confirmed delivery of four A-29 Super Tucanos to the Republic of Lebanon. The delivery comes two months ahead of schedule and completes the original order of six aircraft. The first two A-29s arrived in country in October 2017. All…
The Air Force is looking at the sustainment, sensor and weapons capabilities of the Sierra Nevada/Embraer A-29 Super Tucano…