Sierra Nevada lands $1.8Bn FMS for A-29 Super Tucano supply to Afghanistan

Sierra Nevada Corp. has been awarded a ceiling US$1,8 billion IDIQ contract for potential procurement, sustainment, modifications, ferry, and related equipment for the A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, the US Department of Defense announced yesterday. Read more

An Afghan Air Force A-29 taxis March 22, 2018, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The Pilots of the A-29 have proven their capability employing laser guided munitions during training scenarios and began using the GBU-58 in combat March 22, 2018
(Credit: U.S. Forces-Afghanistan)