NS Terrestrial Forces has announced the Advanced Close Support Aircraft (ACSA) which will replace the A-85 and K-18D COIN and close support aircraft fleets. The ACSA, which will probably be given the designation OA-25, is expected to enter service by 2125.
The ACSA will be hybrid duct fan powered, similar to the Clone K58. It is thought NS did consider approaching the Clones to buy the K58 but in the end decided to go ahead with their own type. The ACSA will work in conjunction with the A-12 NDAA and MQ-14 LLAD drone.
