These Are the Bombs and Missiles That Keep the US Military Armed and Ready
Story by 24/7 Wall St. Staff • 19h
With an annual budget of over $800 billion and more than 1.3 million active personnel, the US military is the world's most powerful military force, according to Global Firepower's Military Strength Ranking for 2024. The US arsenal includes more than 13,000 aircraft, over 4,600 tanks, and 64 submarines. But what are the bombs and missiles that keep the US military ready for action? (Also see which countries have deployed cutting-edge hypersonic missiles.)
Weapons used by the U.S. military vary and include nuclear weapons, guided munitions, and ballistics missiles. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed congressional research reports and military documents and publications to identify the bombs used by the U.S. military. These weapons include defensive missiles designed to intercept approaching threats, tactical missile systems, and strategic nuclear weapons. Some of the systems on the list have never been deployed, while others have been routinely used for decades. The majority of the bombs on this list were developed for use by the U.S. Navy and Air Force and account for a considerable share of the U.S. military budget. For example, the Sidewinder missiles integrated into F-16 and F-22 fighters cost just under half a million dollars each.
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