The F-16 just got a serious bite upgrade, and it might be exactly what Ukraine needs. Hey friends, Wes here. In this video, we’re diving into how the U.S. Air Force is turning its aging F-16 Fighting Falcons into drone-slaying beasts by strapping on six LAU-131 A/A rocket pods loaded with 42 APKWS II laser-guided rockets. Yes, 42.Originally designed to give cheap 70mm Hydra rockets precision strike capabilities, the APKWS II has found new life as a cost-effective counter-drone solution. And now, U.S. jets are going full Rambo, firing swarms of smart rockets to take down cheap threats like Shaheds and Houthi drones without wasting a $1M AMRAAM.