U.S. Special Operations Command adding forward-facing gun to CV-22

The U.S. Special Operations Command is working towards adding a forward-firing gun to its CV-22 fleet by end of this year.

Recent experience in South Sudan, whereby three CV-22s where shot up and Marines injured, exposed a need to add more amour protection to the Osprey.

Lt. Col. John DiSebastian, SOCOM’s C-130 and CV-22 program director, said the upgrade will be done in less than 140 days.

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