Finland has ordered glide bombs (GBU-53 SDB II) for its F-35 fighter jets as part of a broader procurement agreement. The bombs, manufactured by the United States, are described as advanced weapons capable of hitting targets up to 120 kilometers away under any weather conditions. Finland expects to receive its first F-35 jets this autumn, having signed a contract with Lockheed Martin in February 2022. The total cost of the acquisition is estimated at $9.4 billion.
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