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AC-130 Gunship AESA

AC-130J Ghostrider Could Get Huge Upgrade From AESA Radar

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Updated on May 15, 2023

AC-130 Gunship Laser Weapon Program’s Future Is Looking Blurry

AC-130 Gunship Laser Weapon Program’s Future Is Looking Blurry

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 11, 2023

AC-130 Ghostrider

AC-130J Gunship Unleashes Hell On South Korean Island

By Oliver Parken, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 7, 2023

AC-130 Gunships Used ‘Big Ass Green Lasers’ During Kabul Evacuation

AC-130 Gunships Used ‘Big Ass Green Lasers’ During Kabul Evacuation

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Sep 2, 2022

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

Posted on Aug 31, 2022

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

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jan 20, 2022

The AC-130J Gunship’s First Solid State Laser Weapon Has Arrived For Testing

The AC-130J Gunship’s First Solid State Laser Weapon Has Arrived For Testing

By Thomas Newdick and Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Oct 8, 2021

Special Operations Command Wants Tiny Cruise Missiles With Hundreds Of Miles Range

Special Operations Command Wants Tiny Cruise Missiles With Hundreds Of Miles Range

By Michael Peck

Updated on Sep 7, 2021

Check Out This AC-130 Gunship Pilot Wearing A Scorpion Helmet Mounted Display

Check Out This AC-130 Gunship Pilot Wearing A Scorpion Helmet Mounted Display

By Jamie Hunter

Updated on Nov 27, 2020

Warning To Iran: AC-130W Gunship Practices Slaying Boats With U.S. Navy In The Persian Gulf

Warning To Iran: AC-130W Gunship Practices Slaying Boats With U.S. Navy In The Persian Gulf

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Mar 17, 2020

AC-130J Ghostrider Gunships Have Flown Their Very First Combat Missions

AC-130J Ghostrider Gunships Have Flown Their Very First Combat Missions

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 11, 2019

The USAF Still Can’t Get The New AC-130J Ghostrider’s 30mm Cannon To Work Reliably

The USAF Still Can’t Get The New AC-130J Ghostrider’s 30mm Cannon To Work Reliably

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jun 30, 2019

The USAF Is Rebuilding World War II-Era 40mm Shells for its AC-130U Gunships

The USAF Is Rebuilding World War II-Era 40mm Shells for its AC-130U Gunships

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jun 30, 2019

The USAF’s AC-130W Gunships Are in Desperate Need of Special Ammunition

The USAF’s AC-130W Gunships Are in Desperate Need of Special Ammunition

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jun 30, 2019

The USAF Finally Gives Its AC-130W Gunship The Big Gun It Desperately Needs

The USAF Finally Gives Its AC-130W Gunship The Big Gun It Desperately Needs

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jun 29, 2019

Russia Reportedly Developing Its Own AC-130-Like Gunship From Converted An-12 Cargo Planes

Russia Reportedly Developing Its Own AC-130-Like Gunship From Converted An-12 Cargo Planes

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 27, 2019

AC-130W Gunship Pilots Help Target The Enemy With An Off The Shelf Rifle Sight

AC-130W Gunship Pilots Help Target The Enemy With An Off The Shelf Rifle Sight

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Aug 5, 2018

American General Says ‘Adversaries’ Are Jamming AC-130 Gunships in Syria

American General Says ‘Adversaries’ Are Jamming AC-130 Gunships in Syria

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 25, 2018

AC-130 Gunship Mysteriously Flew Hours Worth Of Laps Over Seattle on Tuesday (Updated)

AC-130 Gunship Mysteriously Flew Hours Worth Of Laps Over Seattle on Tuesday (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Mar 22, 2018