The highly praised glide bombs supplied by the US to Ukraine were ineffective due to a combination of mud and Russian signal jamming, as acknowledged by the Pentagon.
These long-range weapons, believed to be Boeing’s Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB), were provided to Ukraine to enhance their ability to strike targets at double the distance achievable by current rockets.
The arrival of the modified bombs in Ukraine in late January was met with great excitement, with military analysts suggesting that it could compel Russia to move supplies further away from the front lines.
However, William LaPlante, the Pentagon’s chief of weapons acquisition, stated that the bombs did not perform as expected. He cited various reasons for their failure, including the EMI environment, challenging terrain, and operational difficulties.
LaPlante emphasized the importance of providing effective support to those engaged in life-threatening situations, highlighting that if a weapon does not work, it will be quickly discarded after a few unsuccessful attempts.
The GLSDB, a precision-guided bomb with a range of 100 miles, can be attached to an M26 rocket and is a more cost-effective option compared to the limited Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) rockets currently supplied by the US.
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