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The 96th Test Wing recently concluded a GBU-72 test series that featured the first ever load, flight and release of the 5,000-pound weapon. (Air Force)

The Air Force is testing a new bunker-busting bomb that could counter North Korea and Iran

Research on the 5,000-pound weapon began in 2017.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

New landmine detection reduces false alarms to save time and lives on battlefield

The new way to detect landmines could help soldiers move quicker, safer.

3 years ago

Despite push for future tech, munitions remain major wedge in budget

The U.S. is preparing to bolster its munitions stash.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

Man convicted of making bomb parts used in US troop attacks in Iraq

A Syrian man accused of making a key component in improvised explosive devices used in attacks against U.S. troops during the Iraq War was convicted Friday on federal conspiracy charges.

5 years ago

In another first, Afghan pilots are now dropping laser-guided bombs

Afghan Air Force pilots recently employed laser-guided bombs from their A-29 Super Tucano light-attack aircraft, according to officials involved in NATO’s Resolute Support mission.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

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