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Air Force special operations aviators are now training on AT-802U aircraft ahead of the arrival of their first OA-1K Sky warden light attack planes while questions grow about the program's future.

AT-802U Trainers Arrive To Prepare USAF Aviators For A Murky Light Attack Future AT-802U Trainers Arrive To Prepare USAF Aviators For A Murky Light Attack Future

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 9 2:27 PM EDT

KAI unveils first images of Polands new FA-50 light fighters

Poland’s New FA-50 Light Fighter Emerges Poland’s New FA-50 Light Fighter Emerges

By Emma Helfrich

Mar 11 4:56 PM EST

Korean Air Force Scramble

First North Korean Drone Intrusion In Five Years Spurs South To Scramble First North Korean Drone Intrusion In Five Years Spurs South To Scramble

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Dec 26 12:39 PM EST

AFSOC_A-29-scaled

Air Force Wants To Liquidate Its Tiny Light Attack Plane Fleet Air Force Wants To Liquidate Its Tiny Light Attack Plane Fleet

By Thomas Newdick

Aug 11 7:58 PM EDT

Dozens Of U.S.-Bought Afghan Air Force Aircraft Are Now Orphaned At An Uzbek Airfield

Dozens Of U.S.-Bought Afghan Air Force Aircraft Are Now Orphaned At An Uzbek Airfield Dozens Of U.S.-Bought Afghan Air Force Aircraft Are Now Orphaned At An Uzbek Airfield

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 17 10:01 PM EDT

Russia’s Checkmate Light Tactical Fighter Is Officially Unveiled (Updated)

Russia’s Checkmate Light Tactical Fighter Is Officially Unveiled (Updated) Russia’s Checkmate Light Tactical Fighter Is Officially Unveiled (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 20 8:06 PM EDT

The Air Force Finally Has Its First New AT-6E Wolverine Light Attack Aircraft

The Air Force Finally Has Its First New AT-6E Wolverine Light Attack Aircraft The Air Force Finally Has Its First New AT-6E Wolverine Light Attack Aircraft

By Joseph Trevithick

Feb 18 9:59 AM EST

Navy Looking At America And Ford Class Derivatives In New Light Aircraft Carrier Studies

Navy Looking At America And Ford Class Derivatives In New Light Aircraft Carrier Studies Navy Looking At America And Ford Class Derivatives In New Light Aircraft Carrier Studies

By Joseph Trevithick

Feb 2 2:27 PM EST

Canadian Fighter Pilot Training Company To Buy FA-50 Light Combat Jets

Canadian Fighter Pilot Training Company To Buy FA-50 Light Combat Jets Canadian Fighter Pilot Training Company To Buy FA-50 Light Combat Jets

By Thomas Newdick

Nov 6 6:18 PM EST

American Pilot Ejects From Afghan Air Force A-29 Light Attack Plane (Updated)

American Pilot Ejects From Afghan Air Force A-29 Light Attack Plane (Updated) American Pilot Ejects From Afghan Air Force A-29 Light Attack Plane (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 9 1:27 PM EDT

New Team Pitches South Africa’s Bronco II Light Attack Plane To American Special Operators

New Team Pitches South Africa’s Bronco II Light Attack Plane To American Special Operators New Team Pitches South Africa’s Bronco II Light Attack Plane To American Special Operators

By Joseph Trevithick

May 4 3:54 PM EDT

USAF May Launch New Light Attack Aircraft Tests To Explore A Requirement It Already Has

USAF May Launch New Light Attack Aircraft Tests To Explore A Requirement It Already Has USAF May Launch New Light Attack Aircraft Tests To Explore A Requirement It Already Has

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 15 2:07 PM EST

The French Army Eyes All-New Fleet of Light Attack Airplanes

The French Army Eyes All-New Fleet of Light Attack Airplanes The French Army Eyes All-New Fleet of Light Attack Airplanes

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 30 2:57 PM EDT

Is The USAF Finally Serious About Fielding A Light Air Support Aircraft?

Is The USAF Finally Serious About Fielding A Light Air Support Aircraft? Is The USAF Finally Serious About Fielding A Light Air Support Aircraft?

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 2 6:03 PM EST