DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThrough a partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, the Air Force Special Operations Command successfully released simulated palletized munitions in three airdrops at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, Jan. 28 from an MC-130J Commando II, a multi-mission, combat, transport and special operations tanker. This successful Phase I operational demonstration represents a milestone in executing a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/usaf-mc-130j-drops-palletized-weapons-tests-arsenal-plane-concept-75704/

DefenceTalkKadena’s newest aircraft touched down here, Dec. 21, 2014, after a flight across the Pacific to its new home with the 353rd Special Operations Group. The MC-130J Commando II is replacing the retiring MC-130P Combat Shadow assigned to the 353rd SOG’s 17th Special Operations Squadron. “The Commando II represents a giant leap forward for specialized […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-deploys-first-mc-130j-to-asia-61291/