U.S. Navy approves Raytheon's StormBreaker® smart weapon for use on Super Hornet fleet

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Navy has approved Raytheon's StormBreaker smart weapon for operational use on the F/A-18-E/F Super Hornet, enhancing the fleet's precision strike capability and overall lethality in various weather conditions [1]. Group 1: Product and Technology - StormBreaker is the only operational smart weapon capable of engaging both moving and stationary targets in adverse weather conditions, significantly increasing the number of surface targets a single aircraft can engage [1]. - The weapon's compact size allows for quicker strikes on mobile targets, reducing the time aircrews spend in dangerous situations [1]. - StormBreaker has been integrated into the Super Hornet fleet and is also approved for use on the F-15E and is being integrated on the F-35A/B/C [1]. Group 2: Company Overview - Raytheon, a business unit of RTX, has over 100 years of experience in developing defense technologies, including integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, and advanced sensors [1]. - RTX employs more than 180,000 people globally and reported sales exceeding $88 billion in 2025, focusing on advancing aviation and integrated defense systems [1].