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Enhanced Defense: Super Hornets Armed with Expanded Missile Payload Against Houthi Drones

In response to aerial threats from Houthi drones, U.S. Navy's F/A-18E Super Hornets are now equipped with a new armament configuration, including five AIM-120 and four AIM-9X missiles, complemented by an ATFLIR pod.

Discovered 2024-05-07T12:29:48.217661-07:00 | 2024-05-07T12:29:48.217661-07:00

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