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.