Air Force crew reacted rapidly to sudden power failure in Osprey mishap

The crew of an Air Force CV-22 Osprey that suffered a hard landing in late 2024 had just completed safety training on similar ...
The Aviationist

SOCOM To Equip C-130 Fleet With APG-83 AESA Radar In Major Upgrade

Special Operations Command selected Northrop Grumman’s APG-83 SABR to replace legacy radars on AC-130J, MC-130J, and HC-130J aircraft. The U.S. Air Force has announced that Special Operations Command ...
The Aviationist

Air Force Reserve’s 919th SOW Returns to Gunship Mission with First Flight of AC-130J Ghostrider

The 919th Special Operations Wing flew the AC-130A Spectre for 20 years, before transitioning to non-gunship aircraft, and will now operate the new AC-130J. The 919th Special Operations Wing (919th ...
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Air Force Skyraider II crashes during training flight in Oklahoma

An OA-1K Skyraider II — Air Force Special Operations Command’s new aircraft — crashed in a field in Oklahoma City on Thursday afternoon, the Oklahoma National Guard said in a statement. Two crew ...
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The “Night Stalkers”: How US Special Forces Got In and Out of Venezuela

The “Night Stalkers” are an elite helicopter unit trained to quickly and stealthily enter and exit contested areas—ideal for ...