Smart munitions hi-res stock photography and images

Smart munitions on an ejector rack of a B-1B Lancer. Stock Photo

RFD9EJFW–Smart munitions on an ejector rack of a B-1B Lancer.

Bayraktar TB-2 SAHA EXPO ,Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Smart Munition Bozok, Stock Photo

RF2KGAF1E–Bayraktar TB-2 SAHA EXPO ,Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Smart Munition Bozok,

Airmen inspect F-16 Fighting Falcon munitions prior to take off. Stock Photo

RMG3YXW0–Airmen inspect F-16 Fighting Falcon munitions prior to take off.

Senior Airman David Gibbs II, 2nd Munitions Squadron munitions inspector, installs a tail kit on a practice munition during WAMMO Fest at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 29, 2022. The tail kit, a joint direct attack munition guidance system, converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, adverse weather 'smart' munitions. Stock Photo

RM2NHJ4FH–Senior Airman David Gibbs II, 2nd Munitions Squadron munitions inspector, installs a tail kit on a practice munition during WAMMO Fest at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 29, 2022. The tail kit, a joint direct attack munition guidance system, converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, adverse weather 'smart' munitions.

MBDA missile weaponry on display at Farnborough International Airshow 2024. Arms fair. Smart Cruiser and Smart Glider missiles Stock Photo

RM2XKFT83–MBDA missile weaponry on display at Farnborough International Airshow 2024. Arms fair. Smart Cruiser and Smart Glider missiles

030321-N-0382O-501 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to 'The Swordsmen' of Fighter Squadron Thirty Two (VF-32) transfer 2,000-lb. Joint Directional Attack Munition (JDAMs) for uploading to an F-14B Tomcat fighter aircraft. JDAMs are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). A JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Truman is currently deployed and is conducting missions in s Stock Photo

RMHFEH31–030321-N-0382O-501 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to 'The Swordsmen' of Fighter Squadron Thirty Two (VF-32) transfer 2,000-lb. Joint Directional Attack Munition (JDAMs) for uploading to an F-14B Tomcat fighter aircraft. JDAMs are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). A JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Truman is currently deployed and is conducting missions in s

U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter carrier variant enters a 45-degree dive dropping a GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided smart bomb during a weapons test February 19, 2016 near NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Stock Photo

RMFJ5TWY–U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter carrier variant enters a 45-degree dive dropping a GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided smart bomb during a weapons test February 19, 2016 near NAS Patuxent River, Maryland.

20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions Airmen read a technical order before building a bomb at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. Building the 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb helped the Airmen enhance their skills while learning the ins and outs of a full bomb assembly. Stock Photo

RM2M5C9FN–20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions Airmen read a technical order before building a bomb at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. Building the 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb helped the Airmen enhance their skills while learning the ins and outs of a full bomb assembly.

A US Air Force airman inspects a GBU-38 bomb before being loaded on a fighter aircraft February 11, 2013 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMD3F8EX–A US Air Force airman inspects a GBU-38 bomb before being loaded on a fighter aircraft February 11, 2013 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.

A display of break-proof and blast-proof security windows at Homeland Security 2012 trade fair. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012. Stock Photo

RMCA88FJ–A display of break-proof and blast-proof security windows at Homeland Security 2012 trade fair. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012.

London, United Kingdom. 12th Sep, 2023. Arms manufacturers from all over the globe present their products at the DSEI London 2023 with an emphasis on air defence and autonomous vehicles. Credit: Uwe Deffner/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2RTCE1X–London, United Kingdom. 12th Sep, 2023. Arms manufacturers from all over the globe present their products at the DSEI London 2023 with an emphasis on air defence and autonomous vehicles. Credit: Uwe Deffner/Alamy Live News

Weapons displayed in front of Eurofighter Typhoon at Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) Fairford 2011 Stock Photo

RMDATC4F–Weapons displayed in front of Eurofighter Typhoon at Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) Fairford 2011

Tech. Sgt. Matt Gerrits, 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron armament systems specialist, loads a 500 pound Joint Direct Attack Munitions under the wing of a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 1, 2017. The JDAM is a guidance tail kit that converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, adverse weather 'smart' munitions. This enables employment of accurate air-to-surface weapons against high priority fixed and relocatable targets from fighter and bomber aircraft. Gerrits was loading the weapons in conjunction other loaded on the Conventional Rotary Launcher, a Stock Photo

RMRADC7K–Tech. Sgt. Matt Gerrits, 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron armament systems specialist, loads a 500 pound Joint Direct Attack Munitions under the wing of a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 1, 2017. The JDAM is a guidance tail kit that converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, adverse weather 'smart' munitions. This enables employment of accurate air-to-surface weapons against high priority fixed and relocatable targets from fighter and bomber aircraft. Gerrits was loading the weapons in conjunction other loaded on the Conventional Rotary Launcher, a

Young child is surrounded by adults as they visit the trade stand of an unnamed manufacturer of smart bomb exhibit at air show. Stock Photo

RMCYR70N–Young child is surrounded by adults as they visit the trade stand of an unnamed manufacturer of smart bomb exhibit at air show.

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft drops 2,000-pound joint direct attack munitions. Stock Photo

RFC1TGKJ–U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft drops 2,000-pound joint direct attack munitions.

Red shirted ordnance men prepare to fit smart bombs to an F/A-18 fighter jet on deck of USS Harry S Truman. Stock Photo

RMCCD734–Red shirted ordnance men prepare to fit smart bombs to an F/A-18 fighter jet on deck of USS Harry S Truman.

US Marine aviator inspects tail fins AGM-65 Maverick missile mounted onto F/A-18D Hornet at Al Asad Air Base Iraq Stock Photo

RMD77JJ5–US Marine aviator inspects tail fins AGM-65 Maverick missile mounted onto F/A-18D Hornet at Al Asad Air Base Iraq

RF2KGAF0C–Bayraktar TB-2 SAHA EXPO ,Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Smart Munition Bozok,

A specialist arms an F-16 Fighting Falcon munitions prior to take off. Stock Photo

RMG3YXW2–A specialist arms an F-16 Fighting Falcon munitions prior to take off.

A Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) weapon is prepared for testing. Stock Photo

RF2WD19P2–A Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) weapon is prepared for testing.

030321-N-0382O-504 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to 'The Swordsmen' of Fighter Squadron Thirty Two (VF-32) transfer 2,000-lb. Joint Directional Attack Munition (JDAMs) for uploading to an F-14B Tomcat fighter aircraft. JDAMs are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). A JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Truman is currently deployed and is conducting missions in s Stock Photo

RMHFEH33–030321-N-0382O-504 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to 'The Swordsmen' of Fighter Squadron Thirty Two (VF-32) transfer 2,000-lb. Joint Directional Attack Munition (JDAMs) for uploading to an F-14B Tomcat fighter aircraft. JDAMs are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). A JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Truman is currently deployed and is conducting missions in s

GBU-31 JDAM smart bomb of the Royal Danish Air Force ready to be loaded on F-16A MLU during Operation Unified Protector. Stock Photo

RFEGGYDW–GBU-31 JDAM smart bomb of the Royal Danish Air Force ready to be loaded on F-16A MLU during Operation Unified Protector.

RM2XKFT81–MBDA missile weaponry on display at Farnborough International Airshow 2024. Arms fair. Smart Cruiser and Smart Glider missiles

RM2M5C9G9–20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions Airmen read a technical order before building a bomb at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. Building the 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb helped the Airmen enhance their skills while learning the ins and outs of a full bomb assembly.

The Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet and related twin-seat F/A-18F are twin-engine carrier-capable multirole fighter aircraft. US Marine Corps jet plane Stock Photo

RMEAM92P–The Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet and related twin-seat F/A-18F are twin-engine carrier-capable multirole fighter aircraft. US Marine Corps jet plane

A US Air Force airman inspects a GBU-38 bomb loaded on a fighter aircraft February 11, 2013 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMD3F8F0–A US Air Force airman inspects a GBU-38 bomb loaded on a fighter aircraft February 11, 2013 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.

Maof Aerial Sensing displays a command and control van for unmaned drones carrying video surveillance equipment at Homeland Security 2012 trade fair. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012. Stock Photo

RMCA88EB–Maof Aerial Sensing displays a command and control van for unmaned drones carrying video surveillance equipment at Homeland Security 2012 trade fair. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012.

A U.S. B-52 Bomber sits on a flightline with munitions loaded on a newly installed conventional rotary launcher in its bomb bay, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 17, 2017. The CRL will allow the B-52 to carry more smart bombs . The CRL upgrade was used in support of a new offensive campaign in Afghanistan Nov. 19, 2017. Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and United States Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) launched a series of ongoing attacks to hit the Taliban where they are most vulnerable: their revenue streams. Together, Afghan and U.S. forces conducted combined operations to s Stock Photo

RMKK5T5W–A U.S. B-52 Bomber sits on a flightline with munitions loaded on a newly installed conventional rotary launcher in its bomb bay, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 17, 2017. The CRL will allow the B-52 to carry more smart bombs . The CRL upgrade was used in support of a new offensive campaign in Afghanistan Nov. 19, 2017. Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and United States Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) launched a series of ongoing attacks to hit the Taliban where they are most vulnerable: their revenue streams. Together, Afghan and U.S. forces conducted combined operations to s

Red shirted ordnance men prepare and fit smart bombs to an F/A-18 fighter jet on deck of USS Harry S Truman. Stock Photo

RMCCD72D–Red shirted ordnance men prepare and fit smart bombs to an F/A-18 fighter jet on deck of USS Harry S Truman.

RF2KGAF1K–Bayraktar TB-2 SAHA EXPO ,Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Smart Munition Bozok,

030321-N-0382O-506 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to 'The Swordsmen' of Fighter Squadron Thirty Two (VF-32) upload a 2,000-lb. Joint Directional Attack Munition (JDAM) before it is loaded onto a F-14B Tomcat. JDAM's are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). A JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Truman is currently deployed and is conducting missions in support of Stock Photo

RMHFEH35–030321-N-0382O-506 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to 'The Swordsmen' of Fighter Squadron Thirty Two (VF-32) upload a 2,000-lb. Joint Directional Attack Munition (JDAM) before it is loaded onto a F-14B Tomcat. JDAM's are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). A JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Truman is currently deployed and is conducting missions in support of

GBU-58 smart bomb loaded on a Royal Danish Air Force F-16A MLU during Operation Unified Protector. Stock Photo

RFEGGYDT–GBU-58 smart bomb loaded on a Royal Danish Air Force F-16A MLU during Operation Unified Protector.

RFBH5X1D–U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft drops 2,000-pound joint direct attack munitions.

Airman 1st Class Stefahn Chedrick, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions crew member, tightens a screw during a bomb build at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. Building the 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb helped the Airmen enhance their skills while learning the ins and outs of a full bomb assembly. Stock Photo

RM2M5C9G0–Airman 1st Class Stefahn Chedrick, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions crew member, tightens a screw during a bomb build at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. Building the 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb helped the Airmen enhance their skills while learning the ins and outs of a full bomb assembly.

F-16A MLU of the Royal Danish Air Force armed with GBU-58 smart bombs Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, during Operation Unif Stock Photo

RFEGGYDP–F-16A MLU of the Royal Danish Air Force armed with GBU-58 smart bombs Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, during Operation Unif

Mannequins wearing chemical and biological hazard protection suits displayed at Combat 2012 trade fair. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012. Stock Photo

RMCA88DP–Mannequins wearing chemical and biological hazard protection suits displayed at Combat 2012 trade fair. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012.

Close-up of a GBU-12 smart bomb on a Canadian CF-18 Hornet at Trapani Airbase, Sicily, during Operation Unified Protector. Stock Photo

RFEGGYE8–Close-up of a GBU-12 smart bomb on a Canadian CF-18 Hornet at Trapani Airbase, Sicily, during Operation Unified Protector.

RMKK5T5J–A U.S. B-52 Bomber sits on a flightline with munitions loaded on a newly installed conventional rotary launcher in its bomb bay, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 17, 2017. The CRL will allow the B-52 to carry more smart bombs . The CRL upgrade was used in support of a new offensive campaign in Afghanistan Nov. 19, 2017. Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and United States Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) launched a series of ongoing attacks to hit the Taliban where they are most vulnerable: their revenue streams. Together, Afghan and U.S. forces conducted combined operations to s

An F-15E Strike Eagle drops a GBU-28 bomb during a Combat Hammer mission Stock Photo

RFD9EHEJ–An F-15E Strike Eagle drops a GBU-28 bomb during a Combat Hammer mission

Red shirted ordnance men prepare to fit smart bombs and missiles to an F/A-18 fighter jet on deck of USS Harry S Truman. Stock Photo

RMCCD75Y–Red shirted ordnance men prepare to fit smart bombs and missiles to an F/A-18 fighter jet on deck of USS Harry S Truman.

Airmen move the GBU-27 from its stand. Stock Photo

RMG3YXW3–Airmen move the GBU-27 from its stand.

An Airman ensures a GBU-31 joint direct attack munition is secured to a bomb lift. Stock Photo

RMG401J3–An Airman ensures a GBU-31 joint direct attack munition is secured to a bomb lift.

RF2KGAEY4–Bayraktar TB-2 SAHA EXPO ,Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Smart Munition Bozok,

030321-N-4953E-024 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnancemen move 2,000-pound Joint Directional Attack Munitions (JDAMs) from the weapon's magazine to the hangar bay of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). JDAMs are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). A JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Truman is currently deployed and is conduciting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S Stock Photo

RMHFEH1T–030321-N-4953E-024 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnancemen move 2,000-pound Joint Directional Attack Munitions (JDAMs) from the weapon's magazine to the hangar bay of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). JDAMs are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). A JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Truman is currently deployed and is conduciting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S

Airman 1st Class Samantha Belleville-Young, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions crew member, tightens a screw while building a bomb at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. Building the 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb helped the Airmen enhance their skills while learning the ins and outs of a full bomb assembly. Stock Photo

RM2M5C9FR–Airman 1st Class Samantha Belleville-Young, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions crew member, tightens a screw while building a bomb at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. Building the 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb helped the Airmen enhance their skills while learning the ins and outs of a full bomb assembly.

Communications equipment manufactured by Kenwood displayed at Homeland Security 2012 trade fair. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012. Stock Photo

RMCA88G3–Communications equipment manufactured by Kenwood displayed at Homeland Security 2012 trade fair. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012.

Airman Angelica Melendez, 2nd Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance technician, reaches for an M-117 General Purpose Bomb component at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 8, 2017. The last M-117s in the Air Force inventory were assembled because of new smart bombs that will be taking their place. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMKNAT0R–Airman Angelica Melendez, 2nd Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance technician, reaches for an M-117 General Purpose Bomb component at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 8, 2017. The last M-117s in the Air Force inventory were assembled because of new smart bombs that will be taking their place. (U.S. Air Force

RMCCD73W–Red shirted ordnance men prepare to fit smart bombs and missiles to an F/A-18 fighter jet on deck of USS Harry S Truman.

irman assists in lowering a guided bomb unit onto a bomb trailer. Stock Photo

RMG401HM–irman assists in lowering a guided bomb unit onto a bomb trailer.

Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB Stock Photo

RF2KGAAK0–Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB

Specialists offload computer control groups from GBU-12 Paveway IIs. Stock Photo

RMG403M1–Specialists offload computer control groups from GBU-12 Paveway IIs.

Airmen check the GBU-39 small diameter bombs loaded on an F-15E Strike Eagle. Stock Photo

RMG3YWEH–Airmen check the GBU-39 small diameter bombs loaded on an F-15E Strike Eagle.

030321-N-4953E-096 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- 2,000-lb. Joint Directional Attack Munitions (JDAMs) are loaded onto one of four aircraft elevators for transport to the ship's flight deck aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). JDAMs are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). A JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Truman is currently deployed and is conducting missions in support of Operation Ira Stock Photo

RMHFEH2J–030321-N-4953E-096 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- 2,000-lb. Joint Directional Attack Munitions (JDAMs) are loaded onto one of four aircraft elevators for transport to the ship's flight deck aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). JDAMs are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). A JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Truman is currently deployed and is conducting missions in support of Operation Ira

U.S. Air Force Airmen load a GBU-38 onto a weapons transport trailer. Stock Photo

RMG403PY–U.S. Air Force Airmen load a GBU-38 onto a weapons transport trailer.

030319-N-4142G-020 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 19, 2003) -- Ordnance handlers assemble Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) bombs in the forward mess decks before putting them on elevators headed for aircraft on the flight deck aboard USS Constellation (CV 64). JDAM's are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. It is launched from any fighter or fighter-attack aircraft in the Stock Photo

RMHFEGPK–030319-N-4142G-020 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 19, 2003) -- Ordnance handlers assemble Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) bombs in the forward mess decks before putting them on elevators headed for aircraft on the flight deck aboard USS Constellation (CV 64). JDAM's are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. It is launched from any fighter or fighter-attack aircraft in the

A GBU-24 laser-guided bomb on a F-16 aircraft. Stock Photo

RFD84TAF–A GBU-24 laser-guided bomb on a F-16 aircraft.

Airman 1st Class Samantha Belleville-Young, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions crew member, tightens a screw while performing a bomb build at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. Building the 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb helped the Airmen enhance their skills while learning the ins and outs of a full bomb assembly. Stock Photo

RM2M5C9GB–Airman 1st Class Samantha Belleville-Young, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions crew member, tightens a screw while performing a bomb build at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. Building the 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb helped the Airmen enhance their skills while learning the ins and outs of a full bomb assembly.

An F/A-18A Hornet loaded with two GBU-38 JDAM bombs. Stock Photo

RFDCGYXC–An F/A-18A Hornet loaded with two GBU-38 JDAM bombs.

International visitors study the displays at Homeland Security 2012 trade fair. The Israeli security industry has made a name for itself world wide. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012. Stock Photo

RMCA88GG–International visitors study the displays at Homeland Security 2012 trade fair. The Israeli security industry has made a name for itself world wide. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012.

An A-10C Thunderbolt releases two High Drag BDU-50's over Idaho. Stock Photo

RFD4T6KM–An A-10C Thunderbolt releases two High Drag BDU-50's over Idaho.

Master Sgt. Benjamin Fay, 9th Airlift Squadron C-5M Super Galaxy loadmaster, marshals in a Conventional Rotary Launcher for shipment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 6, 2017. This is the first rotary launcher of its kind because it allows the B-52 Stratofortress to carry a mixed load of smart weapons or GPS guided weapons. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMKNARX3–Master Sgt. Benjamin Fay, 9th Airlift Squadron C-5M Super Galaxy loadmaster, marshals in a Conventional Rotary Launcher for shipment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 6, 2017. This is the first rotary launcher of its kind because it allows the B-52 Stratofortress to carry a mixed load of smart weapons or GPS guided weapons. (U.S. Air Force

An F-16 Fighting Falcon releases two GBU-12 laser guided bombs. Stock Photo

RFD4T6K1–An F-16 Fighting Falcon releases two GBU-12 laser guided bombs.

Weapons loaders prepare to load a GBU-38 JDAM on an F-16. Stock Photo

RFD4T6B0–Weapons loaders prepare to load a GBU-38 JDAM on an F-16.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon releases two GBU-24 laser guided bombs. Stock Photo

RFD4T6A3–An F-16 Fighting Falcon releases two GBU-24 laser guided bombs.

RF2KGAAJA–Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center releases a GBU-38 JDAM during a test mission. Stock Photo

RFD4T6FH–An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center releases a GBU-38 JDAM during a test mission.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon releases a GBU-31 JDAM Stock Photo

RFD4T695–An F-16 Fighting Falcon releases a GBU-31 JDAM

An F-22 Raptor releases a GBU-32 JDAM on a training mission out of Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Stock Photo

RFD4T7AY–An F-22 Raptor releases a GBU-32 JDAM on a training mission out of Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

030319-N-4142G-016 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 19, 2003) -- Aviation Ordinanceman 3rd Class Jovino Hernandez, and Aviation Ordinanceman Airman Matt Ethridge assemble Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) bombs in the forward mess decks before putting them on elevators headed for aircraft on the flight deck aboard USS Constellation (CV 64). JDAM's are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weat Stock Photo

RMHFEGPH–030319-N-4142G-016 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 19, 2003) -- Aviation Ordinanceman 3rd Class Jovino Hernandez, and Aviation Ordinanceman Airman Matt Ethridge assemble Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) bombs in the forward mess decks before putting them on elevators headed for aircraft on the flight deck aboard USS Constellation (CV 64). JDAM's are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weat

An A-10C Thunderbolt releases a GBU-12 laser guided bomb. Stock Photo

RFD4T6KH–An A-10C Thunderbolt releases a GBU-12 laser guided bomb.

Airman Ethan Elias, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions crew member, trains on the operations of a bomb build at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. The 20th EMS munitions flight crew honed their bomb building skills while building a 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb and trained how to test and install the guidance control section and fitting the strakes onto the nose of the bomb body. Stock Photo

RM2M5C9FW–Airman Ethan Elias, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions crew member, trains on the operations of a bomb build at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. The 20th EMS munitions flight crew honed their bomb building skills while building a 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb and trained how to test and install the guidance control section and fitting the strakes onto the nose of the bomb body.

An A-10C Thunderbolt releases two GBU-12 laser guided bombs. Stock Photo

RFD4T6J1–An A-10C Thunderbolt releases two GBU-12 laser guided bombs.

Soldiers of the IDF show interest in a display of firearms at Combat 2012 trade fair. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012. Stock Photo

RMCA88JA–Soldiers of the IDF show interest in a display of firearms at Combat 2012 trade fair. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012.

RF2KGAAM0–Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB

030319-N-4142G-014 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 19, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnanceman Airmen Josh Dowdy, Rogelio Rosales, and Quienten Jacobsen assemble Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) bombs in the forward mess decks aboard USS Constellation (CV 64). JDAM's are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. It is launched from any fighter or fighter-attack aircraft in the Navy's inv Stock Photo

RMHFEGPF–030319-N-4142G-014 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 19, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnanceman Airmen Josh Dowdy, Rogelio Rosales, and Quienten Jacobsen assemble Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) bombs in the forward mess decks aboard USS Constellation (CV 64). JDAM's are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. It is launched from any fighter or fighter-attack aircraft in the Navy's inv

030321-N-4953E-078 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnancemen direct a 2,000-lb. Joint Directional Attack Munition (JDAM) from the magazine onto aircraft elevator one aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). JDAMs are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Truman is currently deployed and is conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U. Stock Photo

RMHFEH2G–030321-N-4953E-078 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnancemen direct a 2,000-lb. Joint Directional Attack Munition (JDAM) from the magazine onto aircraft elevator one aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). JDAMs are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Truman is currently deployed and is conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.

Senior Airman Joshua Jones, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions maintenance crew chief, trains Airmen on how to complete a successful bomb build at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. The 20th EMS munitions flight crew honed their bomb building skills while building a 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb and trained how to test and install the guidance control section and fitting the strakes onto the nose of the bomb body. Stock Photo

RM2M5C9G8–Senior Airman Joshua Jones, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions maintenance crew chief, trains Airmen on how to complete a successful bomb build at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. The 20th EMS munitions flight crew honed their bomb building skills while building a 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb and trained how to test and install the guidance control section and fitting the strakes onto the nose of the bomb body.

RFD4T6J4–An A-10C Thunderbolt releases a GBU-12 laser guided bomb.

RMCA88F8–Maof Aerial Sensing displays a command and control van for unmaned drones carrying video surveillance equipment at Homeland Security 2012 trade fair. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012.

An F-117 Nighthawk releases a GBU-31 JDAM Stock Photo

RFD4T736–An F-117 Nighthawk releases a GBU-31 JDAM

A CF-188A Hornet of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Stock Photo

RFD4T4EM–A CF-188A Hornet of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Two F-16I Sufa aircraft of the Israeli Air Force taxiing on the runway. Stock Photo

RFD84WTY–Two F-16I Sufa aircraft of the Israeli Air Force taxiing on the runway.

GBU-12 Laser Guided Bombs of the Royal Canadian Air Force loaded on a CF-18 Hornet during Operation Unified Protector. Stock Photo

RFEGGYEA–GBU-12 Laser Guided Bombs of the Royal Canadian Air Force loaded on a CF-18 Hornet during Operation Unified Protector.

RF2KGAB6G–Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB

RFD4T4EX–A CF-188A Hornet of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

030321-N-4953E-030 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- Members of the news media embarked aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) take pictures and record live footage of Aviation Ordnancemen performing final quality assurance and checks on 2,000-lb. Joint Directional Attack Munitions (JDAMs) in the ship's hangar bay. JDAMs are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). A JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Stock Photo

RMHFEH1X–030321-N-4953E-030 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- Members of the news media embarked aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) take pictures and record live footage of Aviation Ordnancemen performing final quality assurance and checks on 2,000-lb. Joint Directional Attack Munitions (JDAMs) in the ship's hangar bay. JDAMs are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). A JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition.

Airman 1st Class Xavier JuDice-Colon, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions crew member, prepares to test and install the guidance control section of a bomb build at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. The 20th EMS munitions flight crew honed their bomb building skills while building a 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb and trained how to test and install the guidance control section and fitting the strakes onto the nose of the bomb body. Stock Photo

RM2M5C9FG–Airman 1st Class Xavier JuDice-Colon, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions crew member, prepares to test and install the guidance control section of a bomb build at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. The 20th EMS munitions flight crew honed their bomb building skills while building a 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb and trained how to test and install the guidance control section and fitting the strakes onto the nose of the bomb body.

A mannequin wearing body armor displayed at Combat 2012 trade fair. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012. Stock Photo

RMCA88GT–A mannequin wearing body armor displayed at Combat 2012 trade fair. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012.

RF2KGABFX–Bayraktar AKINCI SAHA EXPO, Mini Smart MunitionS MAM-L, MAM–C, Cirit, L-UMTAS, Bozok, MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 (JDAM), Wing Assisted G. BoMB

RFD4T4EH–A CF-188A Hornet of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

030321-N-4953E-007 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- An Aviation Ordnanceman moves a 2,000 lb. Joint Directional Attack Munition (JDAM) from the weapon's magazine to the hangar bay of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). JDAMs are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). A JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Truman is currently deployed and is conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S Stock Photo

RMHFEH1P–030321-N-4953E-007 The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- An Aviation Ordnanceman moves a 2,000 lb. Joint Directional Attack Munition (JDAM) from the weapon's magazine to the hangar bay of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). JDAMs are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). A JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Truman is currently deployed and is conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Diorio, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions maintenance crew chief, reads a technical order before a bomb build at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. The 20th EMS munitions flight crew honed their bomb building skills while building a 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb and trained how to test and install the guidance control section and fitting the strakes onto the nose of the bomb body. Stock Photo

RM2M5C9GC–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Diorio, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional munitions maintenance crew chief, reads a technical order before a bomb build at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. The 20th EMS munitions flight crew honed their bomb building skills while building a 500 pound GPS guided smart bomb and trained how to test and install the guidance control section and fitting the strakes onto the nose of the bomb body.

030320-N-1810F-007 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 20, 2003) -- Aviation ordnancemen relocate 2,000-lb. GBU-31 Joint Defense Attack Munitions (JDAMs), for uploading to aircraft aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). JDAMs are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). A JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Kitty Hawk is operating with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort t Stock Photo

RMHFEGXM–030320-N-1810F-007 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 20, 2003) -- Aviation ordnancemen relocate 2,000-lb. GBU-31 Joint Defense Attack Munitions (JDAMs), for uploading to aircraft aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). JDAMs are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided 'smart' munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). A JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. Kitty Hawk is operating with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort t

A saleswoman stands by a display of firearms at Combat 2012 trade fair. The Israeli security industry has made a name for itself world wide. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012. Stock Photo

RMCA88J3–A saleswoman stands by a display of firearms at Combat 2012 trade fair. The Israeli security industry has made a name for itself world wide. Tel-Aviv, Israel. 26-June-2012.