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Acquisition·F-35

Finland Acquires GBU-53 Bombs for F-35A

6 sources · first reported 5d ago

Finland is purchasing GBU-53 Small Diameter Bomb II glide bombs from the US for its F-35A fighters. The acquisition is part of a supplementary US procurement. Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorized the purchase.

Why it matters

The acquisition enhances Finland's air combat capabilities and interoperability with US forces. The GBU-53 bombs will be used on Finland's F-35A fighters, improving their precision strike capabilities.

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How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Defence-industry · Primary
    Finland to acquire GBU-53 SDB II glide bombs for F-35A fighters under supplementary U.S. procurement
  2. GuruFocus ·
    Finland Enhances Defense with GBU-53/B Bombs for F-35 Fleet
  3. Latest news from Azerbaijan ·
    Why is Finland buying U.S. GBU-53 SDB II Glide bombs for its F-35 fighter jets?
  4. Nordic Defence Sector ·
    Finland acquires SDB II glide bombs for the F-35
  5. Reuters ·
    Finland to buy US glide bombs for F-35s, ministry says
  6. Seeking Alpha ·
    Finland orders U.S. precision glide bombs for F-35 fleet (LMT:NYSE)