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Why Do Modern Fighter Jets Still Have Guns?

In the era of sophisticated long-range air-to-air missiles, cannons on aircraft may seem quaint—but they still serve a vital purpose.
From the mine to the magnet, the value chain of avionics hardware passes through one of the lesser‑appreciated links: rare earth elements. […] ...
Here are real, documented impacts of high-energy radiation on aircraft systems: GPS receivers can lose accuracy or momentarily glitch. Flight-control computers (like Airbus ELAC or FAC units) may ...