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The first OA-1K light attack aircraft — recently officially named as the Skyraider II — has been delivered to Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). While the command welcomed the militarized derivative of the popular Air Tractor AT-802 crop duster, there remain serious questions about how the Air Force will actually make use of the OA-1K, as the service increasingly prepares for future high-end contingencies.
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First OA-1K Skyraider II Handed Over To Air Force Special Operations Command

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 3, 2025

The U.S. Air Force has formally dubbed its forthcoming OA-1K light attack aircraft as the Skyraider II.
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OA-1K Light Attack Special Ops Aircraft Officially Named Skyraider II

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 27, 2025

Orphaned A-29 Super Tucano Attack Planes Join USAF Test Pilot School Fleet
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Orphaned A-29 Super Tucano Attack Planes Join USAF Test Pilot School Fleet

By Thomas Newdick, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 9, 2024

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 9, 2024

KAI unveils first images of Polands new FA-50 light fighters
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Poland’s New FA-50 Light Fighter Emerges

By Emma Helfrich

Posted on Mar 11, 2023

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

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 26, 2022

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Air Force Wants To Liquidate Its Tiny Light Attack Plane Fleet

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Aug 11, 2022

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Aug 18, 2021

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

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jul 21, 2021

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Feb 18, 2021

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 2, 2021

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

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Nov 6, 2020

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jul 9, 2020

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 4, 2020

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Nov 15, 2019

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jun 30, 2019