B-1B Lancer Guide: The Evolution of a Strategic Bomber
Combining supersonic speed, variable-sweep wings, and massive payload capacity, this guide unveils how the B-1B Lancer is a key asset for both deterrence and combat missions.
GBU-38 JDAM: Inside the Kit That Revolutionized Airstrike Accuracy
This guide covers how the GBU‑38 Joint Direct Attack Munition delivers reliable, all‑weather GPS precision in a compact, low‑collateral strike weapon.
US Approves $82M Sale of Guided and GP Bombs, Guidance Kits to Japan
The US State Department has approved a possible $82-million sale comprising precision-guided munitions, general-purpose bombs, guidance kits, and related equipment to Japan.
US Approves $510M Sale of Bomb Guidance Kits to Israel
The United States on Monday announced the approval of a $510 million sale to Israel of bomb guidance kits and related support, after Israel expended significant munitions in its recent conflict with Iran.
Boeing to Enhance JDAM Capabilities With New $600M Air Force Deal
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $600-million contract for Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and Laser JDAM testing and integration.
US Air Force Orders Boeing JDAM Precision Kits for $7.5 Billion
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $7.5-billion contract for Joint Direct Attack Munition tail kits that convert air-launched, unguided bombs into guided munitions.
Canada Cleared to Buy US-Made JDAM Tail Kits for $96M
The Canadian government has received US approval for the purchase of hundreds of Joint Direct Attack Munition tail kits.
USAF Buys Add-On JDAM-ER Seeker to Target Russian GPS Jammers
The US Air Force is buying add-on seekers for its Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range bombs to help the precision-guided munitions take out Russian GPS jammers in Ukraine.
Russian Jamming Reducing Accuracy of US Guided Weapons in Ukraine: Experts
Experts say Russian jamming in Ukraine has become so effective that even US-made guided weapons sent to Kyiv may no longer hit targets accurately.
USAF Test Launches Long-Range Guided Sea Mine From B-52 Bomber
The US Air Force tested a B-52H Stratofortress bomber equipped with inert QuickStrike Extended Range mines off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii.
Russia Jamming US-Delivered ‘Smart’ Munitions in Ukraine
Russian forces are reportedly electronically jamming the US-delivered “smart” bombs in Ukraine, making them miss their targets.
US-Delivered Air-Launched JDAM Smart Bombs Operational in Ukraine
The US has delivered air-launched Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range precision-guided bombs to Ukraine. The weapon is capable of hitting targets 45 miles (72 kilometers) away.
US Clears $55 Million JDAM Sale to Singapore
The US has approved a $55-million foreign military sale of Joint Direct Attack Munition kits to Singapore.
US Air Force Tests New Ship-Killing Smart Bomb
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has demonstrated a new low-cost, ship-killing smart bomb in the Gulf of Mexico.
Morocco cleared for $985 million TOW missile and F-16 bomb purchases
The US State Department approved the $985 million sale to Morocco of 2,400 anti-tank guided missiles and more than 6,000 bombs for its F-16 aircraft
Boeing awarded $6.5 billion contract for JDAM guided bomb tailkits
Boeing was awarded a more than $6.5 billion, five-year contract extension for JDAM guided bomb tailkits
Coalition and Iraqi forces attack ISIS sleeper cells in Hamrin mountains
CJTF-OIR and Iraqi forces attacked ISIS sleeper cells in northern Iraq, destroying tunnel systems, buildings, caves, and command positions
US approves $321 million sale to NATO agency of precision guided bomb kits
The US State Department approved the estimated $320.5 million sale to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency of precision guided munitions kits, the DSCA said
Lockheed and Rafael sign agreement to market Spice bomb guidance kits
Lockheed Martin and Rafale Advanced Defense Systems signed a MOU to market the Smart, Precise Impact and Cost-Effective (Spice) guidance kits
US Air Force to spend up to $897 million on bunker buster bomb warheads
The U.S. Air Force awarded two contracts for the production of bunker buster bomb warhead bodies for up to $897 million, a U.S. Department of Defense release said.
US approves $7.2 billion military aircraft sales to NATO allies Germany, Slovakia, Spain and the UK
The U.S. State Department approved sales of F-16 fighter jets and weapons to Slovakia, CH-47F Chinook helicopters to Spain, MQ-4C Triton drones to Germany and support for the U.K.’s MQ-9 Reaper drones
Boeing awarded $312 million contract for JDAM bomb guidance kits
Boeing was awarded an almost $312 million U.S. Air Force contract for Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) strap-on guidance kits
