Washington will put Kyiv modified sets JDAM-ER (Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range) based on a global positioning system that will allow converting ordinary aviation ammunition into controlled.
This was reported by Bloomberg with reference to sources.
according to their information, although the Pentagon on December 21 officially stated that, as part of a package of assistance for $ 1.85 billion, he would send Kiev sets of JDAM equipment, in fact, we are talking about a modified version of the set of steers and a guidance system called JDAM-RER.
As the publication clarifies, the design with the GPS is attached to an air bomb weighing from 226 to 907 kg and with the help of wings allows it to plan to a target at a distance of up to 72 km.
February 20, the Pentagon announced that the United States will send the next military assistance package for $ 460 million, it will include air surveillance radar, Javelin anti -tank missile systems, artillery shells for Himars volley fire systems.