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US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet developments
Overview
Recent developments regarding the US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet include both combat indications and technological testing.
In early October, an aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 41 returned to Lemoore Naval Air Station displaying a ‘Sub Buster’ marking featuring a broken submarine silhouette. While the US Navy has not officially confirmed a submarine kill by the fighter jet, the marking follows reports from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that US forces destroyed 11 Iranian submarines, including the Taregh.
Later in the month, an F/A-18F from the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 31 was observed conducting flight tests over California. This test involved the first observed combination of the AIM-174B ultra-long-range missile and the AIM-260A, alongside an IRST21 infrared search and track pod, aimed at enhancing multi-layered defense and offensive capabilities.
Entities
US Navy · CENTCOM · Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 31 · California · F/A-18F Super Hornet
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesUS Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet tests advanced missile combination
A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet was spotted testing the AIM-174B and AIM-260A missiles together in California, showcasing new long-range combat capabilities.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesUS Navy Super Hornet displays 'Sub Buster' marking
A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet returned from deployment with a 'Sub Buster' marking, hinting at a potential Iranian submarine kill during Operation Epic Fury.
Sources
businessam.be · novini247.com