US Air Force special ops forces are turning big cargo planes into bombers with a new weapon

Summary

1. USAF is exploring the feasibility of air-dropping palletised effects from existing airlift platforms.
2. The C-17 and MC-130J were chosen due to the lack of modifications needed for the initiative.
3. The testing is part of a larger USAF initiative known as Rapid Dragon.

References

• Media Check: Business Insider - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.