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CNN Analysis: The U.S. Arsenal
AIRPLANES
F-117 Stealth Fighter
F-15E Strike Eagle
F-16 Falcon
F-18 Hornet
F-14 Tomcat
A-10 Thunderbolt
B-1 Bomber Lancer
B-2 Stealth Bomber
B-52 Heavy Bomber
ARMAMENTS
Tomahawk Cruise Missile
Standoff Land Attack Missiles
Joint Standoff Weapon
Smart Penetrating Bomb
Bunker Buster Bomb
HARM Missile
AMRAAM
Joint Direct Attack Munition
SHIPS

Aircraft Carrier
Amphibious Ready Group
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JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition)

DESCRIPTION: New since the Gulf War, this is an upgrade of a conventional 2,000-pound gravity bomb, giving the bomb "smart" characteristics. It adds a GPS system.

ANYTHING NEW? These are new weapons since the Gulf War.



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