Navy Declares IOC for Small Diameter Bomb II

Navy declares IOC for Small Diameter Bomb II

The Navy has declared initial operational capability for its Small Diameter Bomb II on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, according to a service announcement today. The bomb was first used on the Super Hornet during limited early operational capability in 2025, proving “real-world validation,” according to the Navy. SDB II allows Super Hornets to engage both moving and stationary objects in all weather conditions and environments, the announcement stat…

SDB II StormBreaker Reaches IOC On Navy Super Hornet

The Navy recently declared the RTX [RTX] GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) II has reached Initial Operational Capability (IOC) on the Boeing [BA] F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. The SDB II precision-guided […]

U.S. Navy declares initial operational capability for StormBreaker SDB II smart bomb on F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fleet

The Super Hornet first used the SDB II operationally during a limited early operational capability in 2025, providing real-world validation of the bomb’s performance on the platform. That milestone confirmed the system’s effectiveness under operational conditions. With the SDB II, Super Hornets can engage both moving and stationary targets in all weather and rapidly changing environments. The weapon uses a tri-mode seeker that combines infrared,…