Air Force Opens Revised Competition for Afghan Aircraft

The U.S. Air Force is restarting its stalled competition for as much as $1 billion to buy 20 light- attack aircraft for the Afghanistan military. A revised request for proposals will be issued and contains only “minor changes,” Air Force spokeswoman Jennifer Cassidy said today in an e-mailed statement. A new award will be made early next year, with first aircraft deliveries expected 18 months later, she said.

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