The Air Force is downsizing its special operations gunship fleet from 37 to 30 airframes.

The Air Force's Airborne High Energy Laser, or AHEL, will not be used on the AC-130J gunship after the weapon missed a flight test window that would have allowed its use.

WASHINGTON — The days of the AC-130J Ghostrider’s hefty 105mm cannon may be numbered. U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command confirmed to Defense News it is considering removing this ...

Expect to see some different planes in the skies above Kirtland Air Force Base as the base is the new home of the AC-130J Ghostriders.

The AC-130 gunship is one of the most powerful and feared aircraft in the U.S. Air Force arsenal. Nicknamed the “Angel of Death,” this heavily armed aircraft has provided unmatched close air support, ...

The AC-130J Ghostrider is a new gunship being adopted by the U.S. Air Force. “The ‘A’ stands for attack, and as you can see on it, we have two weapons mounted on the left-hand side – the ...

An Air Force gunship struck a vehicle in Iraq on Monday, killing a group of Iran-backed militants who had just targeted an air base used by Americans to train and assist Iraqi soldiers in the ...

The Indian Army is set to receive its first consignment of three Apache attack helicopters from the US on July 21, ...

Experience the thrill of U.S. Air Force military aviation with this planespotting highlight reel, featuring iconic aircraft ...

As the war went on, the Air Force looked for a heavier airframe for the gunship role and turned to C-130 Hercules transports. The first conversion of a C-130 to an AC-130 saw action over Southeast ...

A war with China would include fierce naval battles and require the Air Force to take out enemy ships with weapons such as Quicksink.

Experience they can't get stateside The AC-130J, the newest version of the U.S. Air Force Hercules gunships, is testing its mettle in South Korea for the second year in a row.