Can wingmen use special weapons in Ace Combat 8?
Yes. One of the confirmed squad commands orders wingmen to use their equipped special weapons.
Confirmed explanation
This makes allied aircraft selection and pre-mission equipment relevant to more than passive AI behavior. The command sits alongside attack, scatter-and-engage and return-to-cover orders.
What is not confirmed yet
Ammunition use, cooldowns, target restrictions and which wingmen can carry each weapon are not yet documented.