Why Ukraine s GPS Guided Bombs Are Failing
The JDAM is a prime illustration of enhancing older, less advanced weapons through modern technology. It is a package that incorporates a GPS receiver, a computer processor, and controllable fins for bombs. This package is attached to lowcost, unguided bombs such as 500pound 1, 000pound and 2, 000pound bombs, and the ultimate outcome is a system of precise guided weaponry. However, according to recent reports, the JDAMs, that were supplied to Ukraine and manufactured in the US, have not been successful in hitting their intended targets. So, why is this happening
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