Air Forces Seek Cheaper Standoff Weapons as Glide Bombs Gain Attention

The US Air Force is investigating new glide bomb technologies intended to reduce the high costs of missile-led strike campaigns. Prolonged conflicts have exposed how expensive missile use can be over time. The US military is also pursuing powered missile variants to broaden its strike options across different scenarios. India is developing comparable glide bomb technology to improve precision and extend the operational range of its forces.