A U.S. Air Force AC-130J gunship conducted the first launch of the new Black Arrow cruise missile from its cargo ramp

Written by on April 9, 2025

In recent years, various plans and projects of the United States Armed Forces have focused on integrating a new generation of long-range air-to-surface weaponry. Among the most notable cases are the F-16 fighters and the new F-15EX Eagle II of the U.S. Air Force (USAF), with confirmation of studies to equip them with the new AGM-158 LRASM anti-ship missiles. However, these plans are also being applied to close air support and attack platforms, with the most prominent example being the AC-130J Ghostrider gunships, which operate as part of the U . . .



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