smart bomb

smart bomb

A bomb with a guidance system that navigates it to its target. The military adopted the use of smart bombs to reduce collateral damage.
See also: bomb, smart
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • go like a bomb
  • the bomb
  • bomb (someone or something) out
  • bomb out
  • cost a bomb
  • go down a bomb
  • bomb through
  • bomb through (something)
  • the L-bomb
  • Molotov cocktail
References in periodicals archive
The Air Force also experimented with various smart bombs. One such weapon much touted during the seventies, the television Maverick missile, turned out to be a legendary dud.
The case against the Air Force
"The aim now is to combine the aptamer with the 'bomb' (a microscopic fat particle) that can carry anti-cancer drugs or diagnostic imaging agents directly to the cancer stem cells, creating the ultimate medical smart bomb," he said.
Cancer-killing medical 'smart bomb' comes closer to reality
"The precision tools of the Qassed-3 smart bomb and its operational range have been extended to hit targets precisely," Deputy Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said on Thursday.
Iran's Air Force Upgrades Home-Made Smart Bomb
Though exact details were not known at the time, a June 2019 report by the New York Times revealed that part of the partnership includes localizing the production of high-tech parts found inside so-called 'smart bombs.'
The Saudi-Made Smart Bomb and Riyadh's Quest for an Independent Defense Industry
The smart bombs component had been blocked since at least May 2018, according to The New York Times.
Report: Trump OKs Advanced Bomb Parts to Be Built in Saudi
The post US to deliver smart bombs to Saudi Arabia appeared first on Tahawul Tech.
US to deliver smart bombs to Saudi Arabia
Despite Turkey's destabilizing influence in the region, Washington has chosen to award a $682.9 million contract which will provide Ankara with an undisclosed number of smart bombs.
Pentagon OKs $683 million smart bomb deal for Turkey
Present-day surgical strikes and smart bombs owe a lot to the raid on the dams.
on the legacy of 617 Squadron
Iran says it is more advanced than its Russian predecessor and is designed to confront fighter jets, cruise missiles, smart bombs, helicopters and drones.
Iran tests its new range of weapons; InBrief
The Paveway IV "smart bombs" will be carried by Tornado jets in Afghanistan as well as new Typhoon and Lightning II warplanes.
Defence deal saves 300 jobs
Fighter jets relied exclusively on smart bombs, which are guided by laser or satellite, to pinpoint intended targets.
U.S. editorial excerpts
The United States will soon announce plans to sell "a large amount of precision-guided smart bombs" to the United Arab Emirates, representing a new escalation in tensions over Iran's nuclear program, reported the Lebanese daily AN NAHAR Saturday.
Washington to sell smart bombs to UAE--U.S. to hold conference on sanctions
Israel's daily the Jerusalem Post has reported that the Israeli air force will soon receive precision-guided smart bombs of type GBU 39 from the US, "which will increase Israel's capability to strike its targets," the London-based daily AL QUDS AL ARABI reported Wednesday.
The U.S. to deliver smart bombs to Israel soon--Israeli prepares for a possible comprehensive war in the region
There are "smart bombs" and then there are "not-so-smart bombs," and yes, there are not-so-smart bombers, too.
Fireworks for the new year
The United States will sell the Israeli Air Force so-called "bunker-buster bombs." The Department of Defense announced that it would sell Israel 1,000 of the sophisticated smart bombs, which are capable of penetrating underground reinforced concrete defense facilities.
Pentagon OKs Sale of 'Bunker Busters'