Russia Gains Battlefield Edge in Ukraine Using Low-Cost Glide Bombs
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the growing battlefield role of Russian glide bombs, which allow aircraft to strike targets from safe distances beyond enemy air defenses. Russia has leveraged its large existing bomb stockpiles by fitting them with conversion kits, as well as deploying purpose-built glide munitions. These weapons significantly reduce risk to aircrew while maintaining strike effectiveness deep inside enemy territory. The conflict has underscored a broader global shift toward standoff strike capabilities, with India also developing its own glide bombs for deep-strike missions.
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