How Will Lockheed's New Paragon Laser-Guided Bomb Change Combat?
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Warrior Maven
Lockheed has developed Paragon, which is based off the GBU-12, a 500-pound bomb.
Lockheed's new laser-guided bomb lives up to its name
Laser-guided bombs have been a mainstay of the United States military for almost 50 years, but they're not without their downsides. Yes, they provide great accuracy, but you need to keep the target painted for maximum effect and bad weather makes laser-guidance less reliable.
Additionally, many laser-guided bombs currently in use, like the Paveway II, have a relatively short range and must be used at high altitude, meaning the plane can't hide from radar. With improved defense systems out there, like the Russian Pantsir, keeping a target painted at close range may spell disaster for a pilot.
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