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• Valerie Insinna
USAF officials tout benefits of light-attack aircraft during Middle East visit despite undecided future of experiments
During a Middle East trip, U.S. Air Force officials—led by the service’s number-two general—highlighted the potential advantages of continuing light-attack aircraft experiments. The USAF has not yet decided whether it will sustain the program, but the messaging indicates active engagement with regional and other international air chiefs.
