The GBU-53/B StormBreaker, previously known as the Small Diameter Bomb II, is an American air-launched, precision-guided glide bomb. [8] Development was started in 2006 for a 250 pounds (113 kg) class bomb that can identify and strike mobile targets from standoff distances in all weather conditions.

The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit that converts unguided bombs, or "dumb bombs", into all-weather precision-guided munitions (PGMs). JDAM-equipped bombs are guided by an integrated inertial guidance system coupled to a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, giving them a published range of up to 15 nautical miles (28 km).

The GBU-57A/B MOP (Massive Ordnance Penetrator) is a precision-guided, 30,000-pound (14,000 kg) "bunker buster" bomb used by the United States Air Force. [2] The GBU-57 (Guided Bomb Unit-57) is substantially larger than the deepest-penetrating bunker busters previously available, the 5,000-pound (2,300 kg) GBU-28 and GBU-37 .

GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb Increment II (SDB II) is an air launched, precision strike weapon that will give the warfighter the ability to defeat moving and stationary targets in adverse weather conditions. A joint United States Air Force and Navy program designed with reliability and affordability in mind, SDB II provides

The LGTR (Laser Guided Training Round) is an inert cylindrical bomb body of 10 cm (4 in) diameter with a Paveway II guidance kit, and emulates the GBU-10( )/B, GBU-12( )/B and GBU-16( )/B live munitions.

SDB II, also known as the GBU-53/B Stormbreaker, is the second increment of a 250-pound air-to-ground glide bomb. It is a network-enabled weapon (NEW) equipped with an encrypted weapon data link (WDL) radio, which allows it to destroy moving targets in …

The GBU-53/B SDB II is an air-launched, precision-strike standoff weapon that will enable the warfighter to defeat moving and fixed targets in adverse weather conditions.

Mar 25, 2025 · As noted by The War Zone on Mar. 24, 2025, the airstrikes appear to have included the first known use of the GBU-53/B StormBreaker guided glide bomb in combat. Formerly known as Small...

Sep 11, 2024 · The Main Part of the Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles presents concise information about all missiles and rockets, which have received a numerical designation in the DOD's joint Designation System for Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles since 27 June 1963.

The GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb Increment II (SDB II) StormBreaker is a joint interest United States Air Force (USAF) and Department of Navy (DoN) ACAT IC program, with the USAF as the lead...