The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bunker-busters/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:42:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png bunker busters | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bunker-busters/ 32 32 Bipartisan US lawmakers propose giving bunker-buster bombs to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/bipartisan-us-lawmakers-propose-giving-bunker-buster-bombs-to-israel/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:44:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3589991 For third time, Democrat Josh Gottheimer and Republican Mike Lawler introduce measure to provide massive GBU-57 explosive and aircraft to deliver them should Iran resume nuke bid

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]]> US agencies approve $510 million sale of bomb guidance kits to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-agencies-approve-510-million-sale-of-bomb-guidance-kits-to-israel/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:27:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3588692 Defense Department says Israel to buy over 7,000 JDAM units after IDF expended significant stocks of munitions during recent war with Iran; Congress must still approve sale

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]]> Witkoff: US, Iran seeking ‘peace deal,’ strikes set Tehran’s nuke program back years https://www.timesofisrael.com/witkoff-us-iran-seeking-peace-deal-strikes-set-tehrans-nuke-program-back-years/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:19:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3584095 Trump's envoy tells Fox News that reporting the US may not have destroyed Iran's underground nuclear sites is 'preposterous,' says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi agrees with his assessment

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]]> US, Israeli militaries jointly drilled Iran strike during Biden administration – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-israeli-militaries-jointly-drilled-iran-strike-during-biden-administration-report/ Sun, 22 Jun 2025 09:50:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3580639 Last March, the Israeli Air Force held a joint exercise with the US Air Force, in what was seen at the time as a message to Tehran

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]]> IDF strikes Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor, Natanz site used for nuclear development https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-strikes-irans-arak-heavy-water-reactor-natanz-site-used-for-nuclear-development/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:22:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3578052 Reports say Trump waiting on Iranians to see if they give up nuclear program, asked advisers if bunker busters can destroy Fordo, though Israel may destroy site 'with humans'

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]]> The US bunker-buster bomb that could destroy Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-us-bunker-buster-bomb-that-could-destroy-irans-fordo-nuclear-facility/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:13:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3576192 The GBU-57 A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb weighs 13,600 kilograms, and only B-2 stealth bombers are configured to carry it

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]]> Amid Iran tensions, US releases photos of bomb able to destroy underground facilities https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-iran-tensions-us-releases-photos-of-bomb-able-destroy-underground-facilities/ Mon, 22 May 2023 11:39:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3019814 Bunker-busting ordnance is kept at base that is home to B-2 stealth bombers, the only aircraft that can deploy it; but depth of Natanz tunnels likely presents a serious challenge

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]]> Iran’s latest subterranean nuclear site likely impenetrable to US bunker busters https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-latest-subterranean-nuclear-site-likely-impenetrable-to-us-bunker-busters/ Mon, 22 May 2023 11:37:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3019789 Analysts say continued tunneling near Natanz facility, revealed by recent satellite images, complicates calculations for US and Israel as nuclear deal remains stalled

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]]> Defending budget increase, Gantz says IDF needs funds to fight off Iran threat https://www.timesofisrael.com/defending-budget-increase-gantz-says-idf-needs-funds-to-fight-off-looming-iran/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:37:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2634820&preview=true&preview_id=2634820 Defense minister appears before Knesset committee, warns Iran nearly a 'threshold state,' after cabinet reportedly allocates NIS 5 billion for potential strike on nuke program

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]]> Israel said to approve $1.5 billion budget for potential strike on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-to-approve-1-5-billion-budget-for-potential-strike-on-iran/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:58:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2634464&preview=true&preview_id=2634464 Sum said to include funds for aircraft, intel-gathering drones and unique armaments needed for attack; report comes days after US announces successful test of new bunker buster

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]]> Bipartisan House bill will encourage US to sell bunker buster bombs to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/bipartisan-house-bill-will-encourage-us-to-sell-bunker-buster-bombs-to-israel/ Tue, 27 Oct 2020 19:33:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2416893 Proposal would require DOD to consider transferring long-sought munitions capable of penetrating Iran's underground nuclear infrastructure, but move faces considerable hurdles

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]]> Pentagon approves massive $1.9 billion arms sale to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-approves-massive-1-9-billion-arms-sale-to-israel/ Wed, 20 May 2015 19:44:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1185922 US says thousands of missiles and bombs to be provided for self-defense needs; Congress must okay deal

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]]> US may sell Saudis bombs once only offered to Israel — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-may-sell-saudis-bombs-once-only-offered-to-israel-report/ Thu, 07 May 2015 07:45:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1179070 Possible bunker buster sale, along with offering F-35s to UAE, reportedly being weighed as part of American effort to allay regional fears of Iran deal

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]]> In assuring Israel on Iran, Kerry references upgraded bunker-buster https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-assuring-israel-on-iran-kerry-references-upgraded-bunker-buster/ Mon, 04 May 2015 19:25:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1177449 Newly improved 30,000-pound bomb that can take out nuclear site has not been provided to IDF

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]]> Carter: American bunker busters ready for use on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/carter-bunker-busters-ready-to-destroy-iran-facilities/ Sat, 11 Apr 2015 08:05:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1165356&preview_id=1165356 US defense secretary says any deal will require inspection of nuclear sites, reinforces viability of military option

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