Poland to acquire U.S. GBU-39B bombs for F-35 and F-16 fighter jets to strike fortified targets.

According to information published by the Polish Ministry of National Defence on September 4, 2025, during the MSPO 2025 defense exhibition held in Kielce, Poland, an agreement was signed between the United States and Poland for the acquisition of GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB I) to equip the Polish Air Force’s F-35A fighters. The contract, valued at approximately $120 million net, outlines deliveries to be completed by 2028, marking a significant step in Poland’s effort to enhance the strike capabilities of its incoming fifth-generation aircraft. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link ...

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon launching a GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb during live fire training, demonstrating the precision strike capability that will soon be integrated into the Polish Air Force. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)

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