Biden Administration Considers JDAM Transfer To Ukraine

Washington is considering transferring guidance kits to improve the accuracy of Ukrainian bombs, reports the Washington Post, citing unnamed senior U.S. officials.

Under the plan, the U.S. would supply Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) kits to Ukraine. The kits employ global positioning devices, converting unguided aerial munitions up to 2,000 pounds (907 kg) into precision-guided weapons.

It was not immediately clear how the kits would be employed and from what platforms. The...