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An US Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship recently used its 30mm and 105mm to help sink a decommissioned amphibious warship during an exercise, which comes amid a larger discussion about the relevance of these aircraft in future higher-end operations.

AC-130J Ghostrider Hammers Amphibious Warship During Rare Appearance At Sinking Exercise AC-130J Ghostrider Hammers Amphibious Warship During Rare Appearance At Sinking Exercise

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 1 12:35 PM EDT

How the A-10's Avenger cannon went from terrible to terrifying.

How The A-10’s Avenger Cannon Went From Terrible To Terrifying How The A-10’s Avenger Cannon Went From Terrible To Terrifying

By Tyler Rogoway

May 28 6:04 PM EDT

General Atomics' Mojave short takeoff and landing drone armed with a pair of Minigun pods recently conducted a first-of-its-kind live-fire demonstration.

Minigun-Armed Mojave Drone Now Blasting Targets At 6,000 Rounds Per Minute Minigun-Armed Mojave Drone Now Blasting Targets At 6,000 Rounds Per Minute

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 23 1:57 PM EDT

The F-35 Joint Program Office says the internal gun on the A variant of the Joint Strike Fighter is now effective after years of accuracy and other problems.

F-35A’s Beleaguered 25mm Cannon Is Finally “Effective” F-35A’s Beleaguered 25mm Cannon Is Finally “Effective”

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 22 5:17 PM EDT

World war two aircraft: B-17G Fortresses of the 381st Bomb Group in flight, Summer 1944.

This Is What It Took To Defend A B-17 Bomber This Is What It Took To Defend A B-17 Bomber

By Thomas Newdick

Jan 31 5:00 PM EST

The US Air Force is deciding whether or not to begin removing the famed 105mm howitzers from its AC-130J gunships, possibly starting in 2026.

AC-130J Ghostriders Could Lose Their Big 105mm Guns AC-130J Ghostriders Could Lose Their Big 105mm Guns

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 7 5:30 PM EST

Our First Look At An AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship’s New 105mm Gun

Our First Look At An AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship’s New 105mm Gun Our First Look At An AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship’s New 105mm Gun

By Oliver Parken, Joseph Trevithick

Aug 31 6:49 PM EDT

AC-130 Gunships Are Finally Getting A New 105mm Howitzer

AC-130 Gunships Are Finally Getting A New 105mm Howitzer AC-130 Gunships Are Finally Getting A New 105mm Howitzer

By Joseph Trevithick

Jan 20 12:26 PM EST

Check Out The Gun Pods On The Rugged Mojave Unmanned Aircraft (Updated)

Check Out The Gun Pods On The Rugged Mojave Unmanned Aircraft (Updated) Check Out The Gun Pods On The Rugged Mojave Unmanned Aircraft (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Jan 19 6:54 PM EST

Watch A Russian Tu-95MS Bear Bomber Unleash Its Cold War-Era Tail Guns

Watch A Russian Tu-95MS Bear Bomber Unleash Its Cold War-Era Tail Guns Watch A Russian Tu-95MS Bear Bomber Unleash Its Cold War-Era Tail Guns

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 9 6:03 PM EDT

Articulated Gun Pods Allowed Soviet Aircraft To Fire Backwards, Downwards, And Even Sideways

Articulated Gun Pods Allowed Soviet Aircraft To Fire Backwards, Downwards, And Even Sideways Articulated Gun Pods Allowed Soviet Aircraft To Fire Backwards, Downwards, And Even Sideways

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 12 2:27 PM EDT

The Cheyenne Attack Helicopter Had A Crazy Rotating Gunner’s Seat Right Out Of Star Wars

The Cheyenne Attack Helicopter Had A Crazy Rotating Gunner’s Seat Right Out Of Star Wars The Cheyenne Attack Helicopter Had A Crazy Rotating Gunner’s Seat Right Out Of Star Wars

By Brett Tingley and Tyler Rogoway

Apr 2 4:06 PM EDT

Northrop Grumman Reveals Sky Viper Chain Gun And New Suicide Drone For Future Helicopters

Northrop Grumman Reveals Sky Viper Chain Gun And New Suicide Drone For Future Helicopters Northrop Grumman Reveals Sky Viper Chain Gun And New Suicide Drone For Future Helicopters

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 12 10:54 AM EST

Airbus C295 Transport Testbed Emerges Loaded With Turkish Guided Bombs

Airbus C295 Transport Testbed Emerges Loaded With Turkish Guided Bombs Airbus C295 Transport Testbed Emerges Loaded With Turkish Guided Bombs

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 19 4:43 PM EST

Watch A Marine Corps F-35B Fire Its Gun Pod While Flying Off The Coast Of Somalia

Watch A Marine Corps F-35B Fire Its Gun Pod While Flying Off The Coast Of Somalia Watch A Marine Corps F-35B Fire Its Gun Pod While Flying Off The Coast Of Somalia

By Joseph Trevithick and Thomas Newdick

Dec 24 11:42 AM EST

The A-10 Warthog Is Preparing For Its Biggest Upgrade In Over A Decade

The A-10 Warthog Is Preparing For Its Biggest Upgrade In Over A Decade The A-10 Warthog Is Preparing For Its Biggest Upgrade In Over A Decade

By Jamie Hunter

Nov 27 6:12 PM EST