The United States has approved a $7.4 billion weapons deal for Israel, significantly enhancing its ability to conduct high-precision military operations. The package includes a range of smart bombs, guidance systems, and missiles, designed to improve accuracy while minimizing collateral damage.
Key Components of the Deal:
– 2,166 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB I)
Precision-guided glide bombs with a range of over 69 miles, designed for high-accuracy strikes with minimal collateral damage.
– 2,800 Mark 82 500-pound Bombs
Versatile general-purpose bombs effective against structures, vehicles, and fortifications.
– 13,000 KMU-556E/B JDAM Tail Kits
Converts unguided Mk 82 bombs into GPS-guided munitions for all-weather precision targeting.
– 3,475 KMU-557E/B JDAM Kits for 1,000-pound Mk 83 Bombs
Enhances the accuracy of larger munitions in adverse conditions.
– 1,004 KMU-572E/B JDAM Kits
Further modernization of precision-guided bombing capabilities.
– 17,475 FMU-152A/B Electronic Fuzes
Allows for custom detonation settings, including airburst, impact, and delayed explosions.
– 3,000 AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles
Laser-guided air-to-ground missiles, highly effective for targeting enemy armor, bunkers, and fortified structures.
This deal represents one of the most significant U.S. arms sales to Israel, reinforcing its strategic capabilities amid ongoing regional threats. If finalized, it will provide advanced precision-guided weapons, ensuring Israel can effectively neutralize threats while minimizing unintended casualties.
