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US Clears $5B JDAM Sale to Saudi Arabia

The US has cleared a massive $5 billion deal to sell over 10,000 advanced JDAM kits to Saudi Arabia, empowering the country to precision-target threats with even greater accuracy. This game-changing sale cements a crucial partnership in the Middle East.

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Technicians work on a precision-guided munition unit at a well-lit manufacturing facility or US Air Force base.

Boeing Wins Contract for Jet-Powered JDAM Production

Boeing has landed a $75 million contract with the U.S. Air Force to produce the game-changing Joint Direct Attack Munition-Long Range (JDAM-LR) for the U.S. Navy, marking a major milestone in delivering long-range precision-strike capability at a lower cost. This undefinitized contract action is a significant step forward for the JDAM-LR program, paving the way for enhanced military capabilities.

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Drones fly over a large industrial refinery with smokestacks and storage tanks.

Loitering Munitions Converge on Long-Range Strike Designs

Loitering munitions have revolutionized long-range strikes, as seen in Ukraine's recent launch of hundreds of LMs at multiple regions, including a daring attack on Russia's Gazprom Neft Moscow Oil Refinery, just 14 km from the Kremlin. This new class of munitions has eliminated the need for high-cost platforms, allowing for more flexible and affordable precision strikes.

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