At the southern end of the Red Sea, war broke out
At the southern end of the Red Sea, a shocking military incident suddenly erupted and lasted for a full ten hours. Behind it are anti-ship and ground-to-ground missile attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, raising deep concern in the international community about regional instability.
USS Eisenhower (CVN-69)
"Super Hornet" made a dazzling debut, vowing to destroy the enemy without a trace
The U.S. military demonstrated its military prowess with a powerful counterattack. F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jets aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Raboon and USS Eisenhower nuclear-powered aircraft carriers successfully shot down 12 suicide drones, three anti-ship ballistic missiles and two land-attack cruise missiles. This performance not only highlighted the powerful power of the "Super Hornet" in the air, but also won applause for the US military's ability to respond in times of crisis.
F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter
The Super Hornet made another great achievement, breaking the record in air combat
This is not the first time that the "Super Hornet" has demonstrated its excellent combat capabilities. The fighter lived up to expectations and once again added to its own success by successfully shooting down an enemy aircraft in this incident. Back in 2017, it successfully shot down a manned fighter-bomber over Syria, which became the first chapter of the "Super Hornet" record.
In the contest between cost and combat power, the US military is in a dilemma of containment
However, while celebrating the U.S. military's victory, we cannot ignore the cost of the war. Despite successfully defending off Houthi attacks, the conflict has consumed a lot of resources. From a cost perspective, cheap and lethal drones have become a weapon for the Houthis, and they have also made the US military's operations in the Red Sea more complicated.
The drones of the Houthis are basically at the level of model aircraft, and the cost is very low.
The strategic value of the "Super Hornet" in international competition
Beyond this incident, we should also look at the strategic value of the Super Hornet from a broader perspective. As the main fighter of the U.S. aircraft carrier battle group, it plays a vital role in countering different threats. Its advanced radar and missile systems not only enable it to effectively combat drones and cruise missiles, but also highlight the military power of the United States in international competition.
The F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter is capable of carrying a large number of air-to-air missiles.
What is the controversy behind the international concerns raised by the military action?
Finally, despite the victory of the US military in this military incident, we cannot ignore the deep concern of the international community about military action. War is not only a battlefield filled with gunpowder, but also a bellwether for international relations. The concerns and controversies raised by this incident are worth pondering, because there may be a more complex situation in the future.
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