The push for low-cost standoff weapons: Why air forces are turning to glide bombs

 The US Air Force is investigating new glide bomb technologies to lower costs associated with missile-led campaigns. Current operations in prolonged conflicts have highlighted the expense of missile usage. The US military is also pursuing powered missile variants to enhance strike capabilities in various scenarios. India is developing similar glide bomb technologies aimed at increasing precision and operational range for its forces. The US Air Force is investigating new glide bomb technologies to lower costs associated with missile-led campaigns. Current operations in prolonged conflicts have highlighted the expense of missile usage. The US military is also pursuing powered missile variants to enhance strike capabilities in various scenarios. India is developing similar glide bomb technologies aimed at increasing precision and operational range for its forces.