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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