Looks like air crews are getting a new shooter.

USAF’s New GAU-5A Aircrew Self Defense Weapon

https://www.overtdefense.com/2018/06...efense-weapon/

Another article....

The Air Force is arming pilots with this longer-range, stand-off rifle to use if they’re ever shot down

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/y...ver-shot-down/

Looks like they went with the "Quick Release Barrel (or QBR)" from Cry Havoc Tactical for the take down.

http://cryhavoctac.com/qrb-kit.html

As well as the "FAB Defense AGF-43S Folding Pistol Grip" for the grip.

https://www.fab-defense.com/en/categ...6-m4-ar15.html

The whole thing, along with 4 30 round mags will go into an ejection seat survival pack.

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Looks like air crews are getting a new shooter.