Dassault Mirage 2000D operated by the French Air Force typically carry two Raytheon GBU-12 laser guided bombs or GBU-49 GPS enhanced LGB and Thales Damocles target designation pod, on combat missions over Libya. Photo: French Air Force The High Cost of Precision Attack -- Defense Update
Depleting stocks of Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) used by European Air Forces could soon trigger a renewed demand for these weapons, and heat up the debate of cost versus efficiency. Recent news reports from the U.S. that claimed precision munitions stocks of certain NATO members were depleting quickly were rebuffed by official responses from Britain and France, claiming their air forces could continue unaffected at current operational tempo. However, Pentagon sources insisted Washington was in talks with NATO allies to ensure a sufficient supply of munitions for the Libya bombing campaign.
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