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Drones, planes need new weapons and sensors, says special ops official
The gunships still take center stage but require advancements to keep up with the pace of warfare.
By Todd South
AC-130J gunship team honored for saving 88 Americans, Afghans in overseas shootout
Another AC-130J Ghostrider team has been recognized for their combat valor in Afghanistan.
AC-130J Ghostrider flies close-air support at Exercise Balikatan, a first
The deployment of the Ghostrider, assigned to the 73rd Special Operations Squadron out of Hurlburt Field, Florida, also marked the first time the updated J model of the AC-130 has landed in or operated in Japan.
By Air Force Times staff
Kirtland tapped to host Ghostrider training unit
Ghostrider training could move to Kirtland in summer 2022.
Airborne laser weapon on track for 2022 demonstration
Air Force Special Operations Command originally wanted a high energy laser mounted on an AC-130J Ghostrider by the end of 2019.
By Nathan Strout
US Navy and special operations telegraph message to Tehran
The scenario envisioned the U.S. forces providing maritime security, such as during convoy operations, in contested waters.
By Carl Prine
Spooky gunship crew honored for heroism during ferocious Afghanistan battle
“The most lethal part of any gunship ... is the crew," AFSOC commander Lt. Gen. Jim Slife said.
Samson Mfg Announces AC-556 stock for Ruger Mini-14 and 10/22
Samson Manufacturing releases an AC-556 stock for the Ruger Mini-14 and 10/22
By Jim Grant
Afghan pilot training ends after almost half went AWOL in America
A program to train Afghan attack pilots has been ended after the airmen kept going absent without leave, or AWOL, while training in the United States.
By Kyle Rempfer
AFSOC gets latest, most advanced AC-130J gunship
It remains unclear whether this Block 30 Ghostrider is able to carry Hellfire missiles.
The Marine Corps wants to protect its Hornets from GPS jammers
The Corps is facing down increased threats from electronic warfare. In Syria, adversaries have used EW attacks against AC-130 gunships.
By Shawn Snow