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As far as weapons systems go, the Stinger is kind of old. It was first designed in 1967 and went into production starting in 1978. Let's have a look at the Stinger that's been stinging the Russians.
The Stinger missile is a deadly man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) that can be rapidly deployed by ground troops. It's lightweight, combat-proven and has a greater than 90 percent success rate. So how are Stingers used and against whom?
USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Feb. 22, 2021 February 22, 2021 11:23 AM • Updated: February 26, 2021 3:53 PM USNI News Graphic These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Feb. 22, 2021, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. Total U.S. Navy Battle Force: 297 In Japan Airman Kevin Figueroa, from Clayton, N.C., performs maintenance on a vent on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) on ...