JDAM – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

6 May

Inert GBU-38 bombs sit on a palate ready to be loaded onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon

US Approves $373M JDAM-ER Package for Ukraine

The US State Department has approved a potential $373.6-million foreign military sale of Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range tail kits to Ukraine.

Apr- 2026 -

24 April

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Navy Completes Initial JDAM LR Flight Tests Out to 200 Nautical Miles

The US Navy has completed two initial flight tests of the Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range variant, advancing a cost-effective standoff strike capability for the Carrier Air Wing.

Mar- 2026 -

5 March

Air

Bea Castañeda

The F-35 Lightning II: A Guide on the Fifth-Generation Multirole Fighter

Stealth, sensors, and software converge in the F-35 Lightning II. This guide unpacks how the fighter connects pilots, platforms, and domains into a single combat system.

Jan- 2026 -

30 January

Air

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron takes off from Edwards Air Force Base, California, to conduct flight tests on the Load Adaptable Modular pylon

Bea Castañeda

B-1B Lancer Guide: The Evolution of a Strategic Bomber

Combining supersonic speed, variable-sweep wings, and massive payload capacity, this guide unveils how the B-1B Lancer is a key asset for both deterrence and combat missions.

Dec- 2025 -

17 December

Arms

A GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition is prepared to be secured in the bomb bay of a B-52H Stratofortress

Bea Castañeda

GBU-38 JDAM: Inside the Kit That Revolutionized Airstrike Accuracy

This guide covers how the GBU‑38 Joint Direct Attack Munition delivers reliable, all‑weather GPS precision in a compact, low‑collateral strike weapon.

Nov- 2025 -

20 November

Americas

Four GBU-39 small diameter bombs sit in the munitions storage area at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 27, 2020.

Christine Casimiro

US Approves $82M Sale of Guided and GP Bombs, Guidance Kits to Japan

The US State Department has approved a possible $82-million sale comprising precision-guided munitions, general-purpose bombs, guidance kits, and related equipment to Japan.

Jul- 2025 -

1 July

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $510M Sale of Bomb Guidance Kits to Israel

The United States on Monday announced the approval of a $510 million sale to Israel of bomb guidance kits and related support, after Israel expended significant munitions in its recent conflict with Iran.

Oct- 2024 -

3 October

Air

Christine Casimiro

Boeing to Enhance JDAM Capabilities With New $600M Air Force Deal

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $600-million contract for Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and Laser JDAM testing and integration.

May- 2024 -

29 May

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

US Air Force Orders Boeing JDAM Precision Kits for $7.5 Billion

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $7.5-billion contract for Joint Direct Attack Munition tail kits that convert air-launched, unguided bombs into guided munitions.

23 May

Air