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In a rare and impressive gathering, every airframe in the U.S. Coast Guard fleet converged at one location on 14 June 2024.

Every Coast Guard Aircraft Type Pictured Together In Rare ‘Family Photo’ Every Coast Guard Aircraft Type Pictured Together In Rare ‘Family Photo’

By Oliver Parken

Jul 15 7:19 PM EDT

The US Air Force's Air Mobility Command has outlined a critical need to give its fleets new counter-drone defenses they can use wherever they go.

Built-In Counter-Drone Defenses Sought For Air Force Transports, Tankers Built-In Counter-Drone Defenses Sought For Air Force Transports, Tankers

By Eric Tegler, Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 3:55 PM EDT

Exercise TARTAN SPIRIT has tested, trained and integrated critical capabilities to ensure they are ready for any operational missions. From scenario driven training to Tactical Landing Zones, this Exercise takes personnel from RAF Brize Norton, the RAF’s largest station and home to the UK’s Air Mobility Force, Prestwick Airport is the Deployable Operating Base and West Freugh the Forward Operating base. II Squadron RAF Regiment deployed alongside the Air Mobility Force to further strengthen their tactics, training and techniques alongside various aircraft. These skills are essential for ensuring RAF aircraft can operate safely across the globe. By training together we continue to provide integrated and scaleable Air Force Protection capability whilst preparing all RAF personnel for the rigours of operations, providing them with critical skills to survive, operate and maintain their operational edge.

Confessions Of A C-130 Hercules Pilot Confessions Of A C-130 Hercules Pilot

By Thomas Newdick

May 23 3:15 PM EDT

We now have our first look at a mini-cruise missile U.S. Special Operations Command is developing that could arm AC-130J gunships and other aircraft.

Our First Look At The Tiny Cruise Missile That Aims To Arm AC-130 Gunships Our First Look At The Tiny Cruise Missile That Aims To Arm AC-130 Gunships

By Joseph Trevithick

May 8 9:16 PM EDT

US Special Operations Command says it has 'hit pause' on plans to convert an MC-130J special operations tanker/transport in a floatplane.

C-130 Floatplane Program Put ‘On Pause’ By Special Operations Command C-130 Floatplane Program Put ‘On Pause’ By Special Operations Command

By Joseph Trevithick

May 7 8:42 PM EDT

The future of the Harvest Hawk armament kits for Marine Corps KC-130J tanker/transport aircraft are increasingly uncertain as focus shifts to planning for future high-end conflicts.

Marine KC-130Js May Lose Their Missile-Firing Harvest Hawk Kits Marine KC-130Js May Lose Their Missile-Firing Harvest Hawk Kits

By Joseph Trevithick

May 1 7:50 PM EDT

A US Marine Corps CH-53K recently carried the stripped-down hulk of an F-35C fighter from one base to another and refueled in mid-air along the way.

Check Out This Marine CH-53K Carrying An F-35C While Refueling From A KC-130T Check Out This Marine CH-53K Carrying An F-35C While Refueling From A KC-130T

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 25 9:36 PM EDT

The first of 22 former Swiss F-5E/F Tiger II jets is now in the United States for the final phase of its conversion into an aggressor for the Navy and Marine Corps.

Marine KC-130 Delivers First Of New Batch Of Ex-Swiss F-5s Destined To Be Aggressors Marine KC-130 Delivers First Of New Batch Of Ex-Swiss F-5s Destined To Be Aggressors

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 5 2:44 PM EDT

The US Air Force no longer plans to flight test a laser directed energy weapon on an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship.

AC-130 Gunship’s Laser Weapon Cancelled, 105mm Howitzer May Be Removed AC-130 Gunship’s Laser Weapon Cancelled, 105mm Howitzer May Be Removed

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 19 1:56 PM EDT

USSOCOM is looking for companies that can provide AESA radars for its C-130 fleet.

AESA Radars For AC-130J, MC-130J Sought By SOCOM AESA Radars For AC-130J, MC-130J Sought By SOCOM

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Jan 26 9:18 PM EST

The US military has released an unusual video showing an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship conducting live-fire training the Caribbean. This comes as a major crisis in the region between Guyana and Venezuela.

Unusual AC-130J Gunship Caribbean Training Video Released Unusual AC-130J Gunship Caribbean Training Video Released

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 12 2:47 PM EST

AC-130J attacked a target in iraq after attacks on US bases there.

AC-130 Ghostrider Gunship Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia In Iraq AC-130 Ghostrider Gunship Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia In Iraq

By Howard Altman

Nov 21 12:42 PM EST

The schedule for long-planned flight testing of an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship with a laser directed energy weapon has slipped again to 2024.

AC-130 Laser Weapon Test Slip Raises Questions About Its Future AC-130 Laser Weapon Test Slip Raises Questions About Its Future

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 10 3:21 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

Jordanian forces used precision airdrop kits to get critical aid to hospital in Gaza.

Jordanian C-130 Airdropped Supplies To Gaza Hospital Jordanian C-130 Airdropped Supplies To Gaza Hospital

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 6 4:33 PM EST

Air Force Special Operations Command is looking at expanding its ability to land on beaches around the world as part of a shift toward "runway agnostic" operations.

Special Ops C-130s Using Beaches As Runways Eyed For Pacific Fight Special Ops C-130s Using Beaches As Runways Eyed For Pacific Fight

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 19 10:12 AM EDT