The glide-bomb has small wings that extend its reach, and it comprises the GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb and the M26 rocket motor, both of which are common in US inventories and relatively inexpensive.

The massive FAB-3000 M-54 glide bomb made its combat debut last month. These weapons have special kits that convert them from ...

Glide bombs are old-fashioned iron bombs equipped with wings and GPS guidance via the UMPK kit, converting them into cheap smart bombs. The US has been using the Joint Direct Attack Munition ...