Ukraine will receive Ground-launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) this winter (www.globaldefensecorp.com)

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[-] Haywire@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

That name seems like an oxymoron. Isn't this a missile?

[-] Saeveo@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The name's that way because it's taking the existing Small Diameter Bomb (SDB, designed to be dropped from aircraft) and fitting it to a rocket so it can be launched from the ground instead.

[-] Haywire@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

Thanks!

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