Key facts
- Finland will purchase GBU-53 SDB II glide bombs from the United States.
- The bombs are intended for Finland's F-35 fighter jets.
- The GBU-53 SDB II is a precision-guided munition designed for medium-range strikes on moving targets.
- The acquisition includes spare parts, documentation, transport, training, and support services.
- The purchase is seen as enhancing Finland's defensive capabilities.
Finland is set to acquire GBU-53 SDB II glide bombs from the United States for its fleet of F-35 fighter jets, according to a statement from the country's defense ministry. This acquisition will introduce a new air-to-ground capability for the Nordic nation's F-35s, complementing its earlier $9.4 billion purchase of 64 F-35 jets from Lockheed Martin.