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Military aircraft near a JDAM-ER munition on a testing range or flight deck.

US Military Eyes JDAM-ER for Bunker-Busting Strikes

The US military is exploring the potential of the 2,000-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range (JDAM-ER) to take out heavily fortified bunkers and deeply buried targets. The Pentagon is seeking to assess and upgrade the JDAM-ER's capabilities to enhance its bunker-busting abilities.

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Ukrainian engineers work on a sleek glide bomb prototype surrounded by technical equipment and a Ukrainian flag.

Ukraine Unveils Homegrown Glide Bomb for Combat Deployment

Ukraine just took a major leap in its defense capabilities with the unveiling of its very first homegrown glide bomb, developed in just 17 months and now cleared for combat deployment. The 250-kg warhead-equipped bomb has completed all trials and is set to be deployed imminently, with pilots already rehearsing its use.

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