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Just What Is an “Attack Aircraft,” Exactly?

A common theme within aircraft classification is the notion that many aircraft do not fall neatly into one category. We spend a lot of time discussing various types of aircraft here at The National ...
defenceWeb

Multiple aircraft destroyed by Islamic State during brazen attack on Nigerien air base

Islamic State fighters destroyed at least five military aircraft during a nighttime attack on Air Base 101 and Diori Hamani ...
The Virginian-Pilot

U.S. attacked boat with secret aircraft that looked like civilian plane

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first attack on a boat that the Trump administration said was smuggling drugs, killing 11 people last ...
Flightglobal

Embraer positions A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft as effective counter-UAS platform citing weapons and sensors

Embraer will promote the A-29 Super Tucano light-attack aircraft as a counter-unmanned air systems (UAS) platform, citing the type’s weapons loadout and sensor capabilities. The company observes that ...
SlashGear

Attack Jets Vs. Fighter Jets: What's The Difference?

While it might be tempting for the general public to refer to any military aircraft that flies fast as a fighter jet, there are a couple that don't exactly fit that designation. The legendary A-10 ...
Aviation Week

EU Defense Fund To Support CCA Engine, Light Attack Aircraft Studies

The European Union (EU) is to support research and technology efforts on the development of small turbofan engines for collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs), autonomous aerial refueling and a multirole ...