The number of bombs covered by the order has not been disclosed. They will equip Poland’s multirole Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters as well as modernised F-16V aircraft.
In May this year, the US Department of State approved the sale to Poland of 1,400 GBU-39/B bombs, four GBU-39/T training bombs and mass-dimensional mock-ups. At that time, the total was valued at up to USD 180 million.
The advantage of the GBU-39/B bombs is their low weight, which helps limit material damage near the target area. In addition, with the BRU-61/A rack, up to four bombs can be carried on a single pylon, significantly increasing the combat capabilities of multirole aircraft.
Guided by a GPS-based system, the GBU-39/B can strike stationary targets located around 100 kilometres from the release point. Boeing is currently fulfilling a contract for the production and delivery of the 20th production series, with an option to extend further until the end of 2035.
