US Special Operations Command chooses L3Harris’ Sky Warden for Armed Overwatch effort

Summary

This article by Stephen Losey, writing for Defense News, makes the following points:

• The contract will be worth up to $3 billion.
• L3Harris Technologies and Air Tractor manufacture the Sky Warden.
• The US Armed Overwatch program aims to build a fleet of up to 75 flexible, fixed-wing aircraft suitable for deployment to harsh locations.
• Can operate with only a small logistical tail.
• The Sky Warden is expected to reach initial operating capability in 2026.

References

References from the Web:

• 2021 air Tractor, L3Harris reveal Sky Warden ISR and light strike aircraft (janes.com)
• AUG 2022 Modified Crop Duster Chosen For Special Ops Armed Overwatch Mission—The Drive  
• AUG 2022 L3Harris Sky Warden attack plane wins SOCOM’s Armed Overwatch program—Breaking Defense

Source Information:

• Article Source: Defense News
• Media Check: Defense News - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com)
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