The US Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter jets have begun using high-precision GBU-53/B Stormbreaker gliding bombs in operations against Houthi militants in Yemen. This new generation of weapons significantly increases the effectiveness of airstrikes, allowing them to hit targets in all weather conditions.
What is Stormbreaker?
The GBU-53/B Stormbreaker is a small–sized laser-radar guided aerial bomb capable of hitting moving targets at a distance of up to 110 km. Its key features:
- Weatherproof – Works in rain, fog and dust storms.
- Multi-sensor guidance – a combination of IR, laser and radar guidance.
- High accuracy – the probability of hitting a target exceeds 90%.
Why is Stormbreaker important in the fight against the Houthis?
The Houthis are actively using mobile rocket launchers and drones, which requires the US Navy to provide high-precision weapons. Stormbreaker allows you to:
- Destroy targets without the aircraft entering the air defense zone.
- Minimize collateral damage.
- Increase the effectiveness of each combat mission.
The use of the GBU-53/B Stormbreaker on the F/A-18 Super Hornet demonstrates the growing role of smart munitions in modern conflicts. This technology not only enhances the strike capabilities of the United States, but also changes the tactics of the air war in the Middle East.
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