Armed overwatch can be done with existing aircraft recapitalized or reconfigured. SOCOM is considering a host of options, and I personally don’t think the A29 or AT6 are viable candidates.
USAF 101 and effects based planning...what effect are we after? Is it the ability to provide “armed overwatch” of SOF teams in far flung places and over a long period of time? If it is, I think the AT-6/A-29 just aren’t the best solution due primarily to loiter time considerations.
https://www.airforcemag.com/socoms-armed-overwatch-expected-to-replace-the-afsoc-u-28-fleet/
Well there ya go. @tac airlifter with the solid gouge as always!