Viper0011.
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It seems they have strengthened the portions of undercarriage (Green skin). I dont know if it was there all along and I missed it or is it a recent phenomena
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These strengthened posts are for future smaller Central and Rear hard points, like the ones you find on Mirage and Rafale's to carry BVR's and may be a fixed pod.
The block II air-frame was strengthened around the wing area to allow it to hold heavier munition loads on current hard points. The center line drop tank already carries a huge load of fuel (1000 - 1500 liters), I think, so it didn't need further strengthened support.