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L3Harris delivers 18 Skyraider II aircraft, targets combat deployment in 2027

May 20, 2026

TAMPA, Florida. L3Harris Technologies has delivered 18 of its OA-1K Skyraider II armed overwatch aircraft to Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), with the program now under contract for 45 aircraft and targeting combat deployment in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2027, Jason Lambert, ISR sector president for L3Harris, told reporters during SOF Week.

Avionics - Databus

L3Harris delivers 18 Skyraider II aircraft, targets combat deployment in 2027

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