Light Attack

US Changes Course on Light Attack?

In the autumn, the US Air Force (USAF) officially issued its final request for proposal (RFP) for six close air support/ground attack aircraft...

MDHI teams up with Elbit Systems to enhance MD 530G Block II

MD Helicopters Inc (MDHI) has announced a strategic teaming agreement with Elbit Systems to enhance the weapons and mission management systems for its MD 530G Block II light attack/scout helicopter

Video Insight: The AT-6B Wolverine

In a new, exclusive video, Combat Aircraft Editor, Jamie Hunter, spends time with Textron Aviation at the Paris Airshow 2019, looking at the company's AT-6B Wolverine light attack aircraft.

Calidus scores first B-250 light attack aircraft order

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has placed an order for 24 Calidus B-250 light attack aircraft – becoming the aerospace company's first customer for the type.

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LEBANESE LIGHT ATTACK

The Lebanese Air Force’s 7 Squadron is now well established operating the A-29B Super Tucano as a supreme and versatile light attack platform.

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Wolverine on the Light Attack trail...

The USAF’s Light Attack Experiment continues to evaluate whether a new, low-cost, close air support platform might help reduce the burden on front line fighter squadrons. For the Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine, it now involves initial sale of the aircraft and further progression towards a long-held ambition of success on this stage.