Mover, Gonky, and Casmo (@CasmoTV) discuss an article that interviewed U.S. Navy pilots currently involved in operation against Houthi Rebels in Yemen. https://www.nbcnews.com/investigation...
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Adapting to New Threats: Navy Pilots' Mission Against Houthi Missiles and Drones
In an NBC news article, US Navy pilots of the USS Eisenhower are interviewed regarding their mission in the Red Sea against Houthi missiles and drones. The pilots, who were initially trained for aerial combat, have found themselves adapting to a new mission set involving locating and destroying hidden weapons in Houthi-controlled Yemen. Lt. Cmdr. "Sunshine" spoke about their ability to adapt to the new mission and the importance of degrading Houthi capabilities.
A joint US-UK
mission successfully destroyed 36 targets in 13 locations, with no fear
but some anxiety in anticipation of potential combat operations. The
mission to demonstrate the safety of the Red Sea for commercial
navigation involves defending Navy vessels and commercial ships under
threat. In recent days, the first combat experience for some junior
officers has taken place as pilots believe they're carrying out their
mission successfully. Training for intercepting drones and adapting to
cultural changes could take time but have been integrated into areas of
operation. The effectiveness of the radar and targeting pods has been
instrumental in shooting down these smaller and slower drones.
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