Tag: F/A-18 Hornets

Pair of seven-shot pods loaded with APKWS II rockets seen on a single pylon under the wing of a Marine Corps legacy Hornet

US Marine Corps to Arm Legacy F/A-18 Hornets with Air-to-Air APKWS II Rockets in Major Counter-Drone and Cruise Missile Upgrade

The Asia Live News Service - February 14, 2026
The U.S. Marine Corps is moving to significantly expand the air-to-air arsenal of its aging F/A-18C/D Hornet fleet by integrating air-to-air optimized versions of the 70mm Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II), a step that reflects the rapidly...
F/A-18C/D Fighter Jets

Malaysia Acquiring F/A-18 Hornets fighter jets from Kuwait Strengthens Bilateral Defense Cooperation

The Asia Live News Service - October 9, 2024
Kuwait’s Affirmative Response Clears the Path for Malaysia’s Acquisition Malaysia is inching closer to acquiring a fleet of F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets from Kuwait, a development that could significantly enhance the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)'s combat capabilities. Recent talks...