Australia Sends Ukraine Surplus JDAM-ER Munitions

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G’day friends, Wes O’Donnell here—U.S. Army and Air Force veteran, journalist, and fan of Australia’s military ingenuity. In today’s video, I’m breaking down how Australia’s retired arsenal of F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet JDAM-ER munitions found a second life on the battlefields of Ukraine. That’s right—Down Under is stepping up to support Ukraine with precision-guided bombs, and it’s making a big difference.I’ll dive into how Australia repurposed its surplus JDAM-ER kits to give Ukraine an edge against Russian forces. These kits transform “dumb” bombs into GPS-guided munitions with a range of 43 nautical miles (80 km), keeping Ukrainian aircraft safely out of range of Russian air defenses. But there’s a twist: Russia’s electronic warfare systems are causing challenges. From GPS jamming to the U.S.’s innovative solutions like anti-jam seekers, I’ll explore how the battlefield is evolving.You’ll also learn:How Ukraine’s modified MiG-29s and F-16s are deploying these weapons.Why Russian jamming tactics sometimes backfire (literally).The future of JDAM-ER upgrades, including bombs that hunt jammers.And because I can’t resist, there’s a bit of Aussie love here. From the cool Royal Australian Air Force roundel to my own Christmas tree decorated with kangaroo ornaments, Australia’s military spirit truly shines.This story is about more than just munitions—it’s about adaptability and cooperation between allies. Tune in to see how Ukraine is using Aussie ingenuity to fight back and why precision-guided weapons like the JDAM-ER are shaping the future of modern warfare.Advance Australia, and as always, glory to Ukraine, glory to the heroes. Slava Ukraini!#Ukraine #JDAMER #Australia #UkraineWar #MilitaryTechnology #PrecisionWeapons #ElectronicWarfare #RussiaUkraineWar #AussieSupport #SlavaUkraini #славаукраїні #europe #raaf

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