Navy’s AIM-174B missile debuts on F-18 at Japan air show event

Navy’s AIM-174B missile debuts on F-18 at Japan air show event

U.S. Navy unveils AIM-174B missile on F/A-18F Super Hornet at Iwakuni air show, showcasing advanced air-to-air capabilities with F-35C in Japan’s Pacific base.

US-based F-35B squadron deploys to Japan

The U.S. Marine Corps deployed Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, an F-35B squadron based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, under the Marine Corps’ Unit Deployment Program on May 10, 2025. The stealth fighter squadron, known by the moniker “Wake Island Avengers,” joins Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in support of flight operations across the Indo-Pacific region. The Unit Deplo…

U.S. Marine Corps showcases AIM-174B long-range missile, possibly for the first time

Two AIM-174B missiles were seen mounted under the wings of a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5. The aircraft was displayed alongside an F-35C Lightning II of VFA-147 inside Hangar 5300, drawing significant attention from attendees. The Super Hornet carried two inert CATM-174B variants of the missile on the inner pylons, accompanied by an external fuel tank on the centerline. This mark…

AIM-174B Makes Public Appearance at JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day

The AIM-174B long-range air-to-air missile made what could possibly be its first public appearance since it was fielded during the JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day. MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, hosted on May 4, 2025, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day, which is held annually to strengthen relationships with the host community and […] The post AIM-174B Makes Public Appearance at JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Frien…