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I haven't seen any press about it since the partner dispute became public.

No new information has been received from Paramount. We had expected to have some news from them on the way forward by now, so I'm not sure what that means.

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/33277/new-team-pitches-south-africas-bronco-ii-light-attack-plane-to-american-special-operators

Didn't read the full article but seems like the chances of it winning the contract are slim. Will happily eat my words.

I'd have to agree, imho the Super Tucano is the favourite even before the contest starts, given the already existing familiarity and experience with it.

As per Air Forces Monthly July 2021

Bronco II seemingly one five Armed Overwatch aircraft prototype contract awarded by USSOCOM announced on the 14th of May 2021

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles ... -paramount

ByAntony Sguazzin
21 September 2022, 08:00 GMT+2Updated on21 September 2022, 15:51 GMT+2

South Africa Produces First Military Aircraft Since the 1980s
Paramount wins orders for Mwari precision-strike aircraft

Africa’s biggest privately owned defense and aerospace company said it’s won orders for the Mwari, a reconnaissance and precision-strike aircraft, and the first delivery will take place this week after an 11-year development period. Nine aircraft will be supplied to two air forces, the company said, saying it can’t yet disclose their identity.