bunker buster in the news.

"Tho sie sein, aber wenig, sie ist hart "

April 2, 2012

This saying is Shakespearian, but it certainly applies to present day Israel, who has been systematically building up its military for an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Israel has grown insistent on international action against Iran, at the same time preparing to strike alone if they have to. It’s like little David with his sling and 5 round smooth stones against all the giants that have sworn to annihilate little Israel and wipe it off the map. (mehr…)

U.S. Hat New 30,000 Lb Bunker Buster Bomb

März 10, 2012

Lieutenant General Herbert Carlisle, Air Force deputy chief of staff for operations, announced, “we have a great weapon that is capable of smashing through some 200 feet of concrete before exploding.” This new bunker buster is now part of the arsenal to be used by U.S. forces in future conflicts such as nations like Iran who have buried nuclear facilities. (mehr…)

Pentagon calls for ‘urgent’ Upgrade von massiven bunkerbrechende Bomben, als iranische Bedrohung Webstühle

Februar 11, 2012

The military’s so-called Massive Ordnance Penetrator, a 30,000-pound bunker buster bomb, requires an “dringend” upgrade, according to Pentagon officials who are trying to ensure that 20 of the bombs are battle-ready — possibly for use against Iran, though officials have been tight-lipped on potential targets. (mehr…)