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Fence-Post Bombs: Ukraine’s Drones Target Russian Dugouts
world28 days ago

Fence-Post Bombs: Ukraine’s Drones Target Russian Dugouts

Forbes reports that Ukraine has developed crude, yet effective, bunker-busting drone munitions—nicknamed the fence post bomb—designed to penetrate bunkers and anti-drone nets with a delayed fuse, and delivered by Ukraine’s heavy multicopter bombers (including the Vampire). The design, reportedly built from modified hardware-store spikes, can pierce earth and structures before detonating, collapsing dugouts and disrupting Russian defenses with little warning. Russian officials and bloggers are alarmed, since existing counter-measures are less effective against these penetrating payloads, signaling a notable shift in drone warfare dynamics.

via Forbes|
#bunker-buster#drone-warfare#fence-post-bomb
US Drops 5,000-Pound Bunker Buster on Iran’s Hardened Missile Sites Near Hormuz
world3 months ago

US Drops 5,000-Pound Bunker Buster on Iran’s Hardened Missile Sites Near Hormuz

Reports say the U.S. used the new 5,000-pound GBU-72/B bunker‑buster against hardened Iranian anti-ship missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, part of efforts to secure international shipping. CENTCOM confirmed the weapon’s use, describing it as a 5,000-pound penetrator, but did not publicly name the munitions, and it remains unclear whether this marks the weapon’s first combat deployment. The strike underscores reliance on deep-penetration weapons to target buried defenses and could have broader implications for regional security and global energy markets.

via The War Zone|
#bunker-buster#gbu-72b#iran
US hits Iran’s buried missile sites near Hormuz with 5,000-pound bunker-busters
world3 months ago

US hits Iran’s buried missile sites near Hormuz with 5,000-pound bunker-busters

U.S. Central Command said it dropped multiple 5,000-pound deep-penetrator bombs on underground Iranian missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz to neutralize threats to international shipping. The weapons, identified as the GBU-72 Advanced 5K Penetrator, are designed to defeat hardened targets, and the strike comes as Iran’s blockade has disrupted global oil flows and kept prices elevated.

via New York Post|
#bunker-buster#iran#missile-sites
US Strikes Iran's Nuclear Sites, Destroying Facilities Amid Misinformation
world1 year ago

US Strikes Iran's Nuclear Sites, Destroying Facilities Amid Misinformation

The US military dropped 14 GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs on Iran's nuclear facilities, specifically targeting the Fordow site, after a decade and a half of development and testing of the bomb, which is designed to penetrate deeply buried targets. The operation, carried out by B-2 stealth aircraft, aimed to set back Iran's nuclear program, though the full effectiveness and long-term impact remain uncertain.

via Business Insider|
#bunker-buster#iran#military
US Strikes Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site Amid Tensions
world1 year ago

US Strikes Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site Amid Tensions

The U.S. considers using the GBU-57 bunker-buster bomb to target Iran's deeply buried Fordo nuclear facility, which is critical for Iran's uranium enrichment. While technically feasible, such an attack involves significant risks and uncertainties, including the depth of the facility and potential for additional tunnels. Experts suggest that a single bomb would be insufficient, and a wave of strikes might be necessary. Alternatives like sustained air strikes or sabotage are also considered, but experts warn that military action alone may not fully dismantle Iran's nuclear program, emphasizing the importance of negotiations.

via The New York Times|
#bunker-buster#fordo#iran
U.S. Bunker Busters and the Challenges of Targeting Iran's Nuclear Sites
world1 year ago

U.S. Bunker Busters and the Challenges of Targeting Iran's Nuclear Sites

The U.S. is considering using the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, a powerful bunker-busting bomb, to target Iran's fortified nuclear site Fordo amid escalating tensions with Iran and Israel. The bomb, capable of deep underground penetration, is only deployable by the U.S. due to its size and the need for a B-2 stealth bomber. Experts believe it could cause significant damage but may not completely halt Iran's nuclear program, raising concerns about potential environmental and civilian risks.

via NPR|
#bunker-buster#gbu-57#iran
US Bunker-Buster and Israel's Strategy to Target Iran's Nuclear Sites
world1 year ago

US Bunker-Buster and Israel's Strategy to Target Iran's Nuclear Sites

The article discusses the potential use of the US's powerful GBU-57 MOP bunker-buster bomb, delivered by B2 stealth bombers, to destroy Iran's underground nuclear facilities, particularly the Natanz and Fordow sites. While the MOP could potentially destroy less protected facilities, the deeply buried Fordow site may be beyond its reach, and the operation would face significant tactical challenges, including the risk of failure and vulnerability of the bombers.

via Financial Times|
#bunker-buster#fordow#iran