bomb

Mar- 2025 -

6 March

Lithuania Quits Cluster Bomb Ban Treaty Despite Outrage

Lithuania quit an international convention banning cluster bombs, amid security concerns over Russia, despite human rights groups' criticism.

Feb- 2025 -

27 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

France Conducts Bizarre Test of 1,000-Kg Bomb on Two-Kilometer Rail

The French Directorate General of Armaments has simulated launch conditions for its 1,000-kilogram bomb by testing it on a two-kilometer rail.

16 February

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Islamic State Group Claim Bombing of Taliban Ministry

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing of a Taliban government ministry in Afghanistan which killed one person and wounded at least three more.

5 February

Americas

An F-35C aircraft performs a dual, external release of a GBU-54.

Giulia Bernacchi

USAF F-35 Drops Two GBU-54 Bombs in First Dual Release Test

The US Air Force has carried out the first dual external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition from an F-35 aircraft.

4 February

Arms

Giulia Bernacchi

Sweden Buys Mk82 Bombs From Rheinmetall to Equip Gripen Aircraft

Sweden has contracted Rheinmetall to acquire Mk82 bombs for its Gripen aircraft, aiming to enhance its air force's ground target capabilities.

Jan- 2025 -

26 January

Arms

Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Suggests US Releasing 2,000-Pound Bombs to Israel

Donald Trump said Saturday that a "lot of things" ordered by Israel were now being delivered, following a report that the US president had released a hold on the provision of 2,000-pound bombs.

2 January

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Guided Bomb Attack Kills One in Southern Ukraine

A Russian bomb attack on Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region has killed one person, local authorities said Thursday.

Dec- 2024 -

6 December

Arms

Raid on an illegal explosives factory in Ecuador

Staff Writer With AFP

S.America Police Seize Over 3,000 Bombs in Crackdown on Gangs, Guerrillas

Police in nine South American countries seized more than 3,400 homemade bombs and 28 metric tons of bomb-making materials in raids targeting the booming black market in explosives, Interpol said Thursday.

Aug- 2024 -

2 August

Technology