Few weapons platforms inspire the same level of awe — and dread — as the AC-130 gunship. Built on the rugged Hercules ...

Modifications to Air Force Special Operations Command's (AFSOC) fleet of AC-130 gunships means that even if a planned August test of the new Airborne High Energy Laser (AHEL) system aboard an AC-130J ...

Summary and Key Points: The AC-130 “Spectre” gunship, also known as “Spooky,” is a heavily armed aircraft born out of necessity during the Vietnam War to provide close-air support (CAS) in dense ...

In late July and early August, the Australian military held a record-setting military exercise with troops from 13 countries, including the US. But before the start of this year's Talisman Sabre ...

Summary and Key Points: In a historic first, the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) successfully landed an AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship on a highway in Arkansas during the Emerald Warrior ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WASHINGTON — The days of the AC-130J Ghostrider's hefty 105mm cannon may be numbered. U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command ...

Welcome back to The Daily Aviation for a feature on how the largest gunship in the world, the AC-130 J Ghostrider. Voice, ...

The US defence technology firm is preparing to test its Black Arrow small cruise missile, designed to be an affordable long-range munition that can be launched from cargo aircraft. US defence ...

The U.S. Air Force has released dramatic footage of a gunship opening fire on a decommissioned U.S. Navy amphib during the 2024 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise last month. It is the first imagery ...

An AC-130 gunship lands on the airstrip to support Operation POLAR DAGGER on Shemya Island, Alaska, Aug. 29, 2023. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Cody Williams) An American AC-130 gunship on Monday struck a ...