USAF Chief Calls For Fighter Guns, UAVs in Urban War

The rationale behind the U.S. Air Force's wanting to have a gun on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is simple, says Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper. Fighters operating over Iraq use their guns daily. Jumper even has visions of more sophisticated gun use to combat guerrilla warfare. On his wish list...

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