Navy Approves "StormBreaker" Smart Weapon for Super Hornet Fleet

The U.S. Navy has officially cleared Raytheon’s StormBreaker smart weapon for operational use on F/A-18-E/F Super Hornet strike fighters. This advanced weapon is designed to hit moving and stationary targets even in poor weather conditions. Its compact size allows aircraft to carry more munitions, increasing the number of targets a single flight can engage.

Military officials stated that the integration of this technology significantly increases the lethality and survivability of the fleet. By allowing aircrews to strike mobile targets from a distance, the weapon reduces the time pilots must spend in high-risk environments.

While the Super Hornet is the first Navy aircraft to carry the weapon, it is already being integrated into other platforms like the F-35. The move is part of a broader push by the Department of Defense to modernize its precision-strike capabilities in response to evolving global threats.