MilitaryGBU-10/-12/-16 Paveway II
Missile Systemconfirmed
The GBU-10, GBU-12, and GBU-16 Paveway II are a family of laser-guided bombs that convert unguided "dumb" bombs into precision-guided munitions. They utilize a guidance kit with a laser seeker and movable fins to steer the bomb to a laser-designated target.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon, Lockheed Martin |
| Introduced | 1976 |
| Status | In service |
History
Developed in the United States in 1976, the Paveway II series saw extensive use in conflicts such as the Gulf War and the Kosovo War.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | confirmed |
| France | (some Laser-guided) | confirmed |
| Italy | — | confirmed |
| Australia | — | confirmed |
| Spain | — | confirmed |
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