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VX-31 Super Hornet spotted with two missile types

A VX-31 F/A-18 Super Hornet was spotted carrying AIM-174B and AIM-260 long-range missiles. The aircraft image offers a glimpse of weapons expected to appear in the fleet; the AIM-424 Malice is also expected to join them.
WHO: VX-31
WHAT: A VX-31 F/A-18 Super Hornet was spotted carrying AIM-174B and AIM-260 missiles.
WHEN: Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 2:14 PM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: The aircraft was carrying the missiles as a glimpse of weapons expected to appear in the fleet.

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