The U.S. Air Force has designated its Massive Ordnance Penetrator replacement as the GBU-76/B Next Generation Penetrator and is initiating contracting groundwork for R&D, production, and testing. Notable planned advances include new fuzing and an alternate navigation system intended to maintain accuracy in GPS-degraded/denied environments, with potential future options like powered/boosted designs for extended reach and improved penetration.
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missileside: natofirst seen 2026-06-01
USAF designates Next Generation Penetrator bunker buster as GBU-76/B
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/air/next-generation-penetrator-bomb-slated-to-replace-mop-has-been-designated-gbu-76Next Generation Penetrator Bomb Slated To Replace MOP Has Been Designated GBU-76