
The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has opened a preliminary investigation into the Light Air Support (LAS) deal between the Air Force and contractors Sierra Nevada Corp. (SNC) and Embraer [ERJ]. LAS is the $427 million program to deliver 20 of Embraer's A-29 Super Tucanos to Afghanistan for its nascent air force. John Sopko told reporters Tuesday he's concerned about the policy of training Afghans in the United States as he said a few have disappeared after arrival. Sopko…