
On March 7, 2026, newly released U.S. Navy imagery captured an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter conducting flight operations from the deck of the Arleigh Burke–class guided‑missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG‑119) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, as part of Operation Epic Fury. The deployment of the armed MH-60R aboard Delbert D. Black underscores the Navy’s commitment to enhancing maritime security and operational flexibility in a complex threat environment. Configured for surface strike missions, the Seahawk extends the destroyer’s ability to detect, engage, and neutralize small surface targets and asymmetric threats within close proximity to major warships. The aircraft, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, was photographed during flight‑deck operations supporting the ongoing regional campaign.
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A U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk armed with Hellfire missiles was photographed operating from the destroyer USS Delbert D. Black during Operation Epic Fury, highlighting the Navy’s expanded airborne strike capability against small maritime threats in the CENTCOM region (Picture Source: U.S. Navy)

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