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US Air Force unveils new bomb capable of sinking ships almost instantly, effectively and from a distance. Meet the new US bomb – Quick Sink that puts China on alert.
US Air Force reveals new bomb: Rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, fueled by the increased military presence of the United States and China, have reached a new level with the unveiling of a revolutionary weapon by the U.S. Air Force. It is the “Quick Sink,” a new bomb capable of sink ships with lethal precision and unprecedented efficiency. This new technology promises to transform the dynamics of naval warfare, introducing disruptive strategies and presenting significant challenges to both allied forces and strategic adversaries.
With the ability to be launched from conventional aircraft and equipped with advanced targeting systems, the “Quick Sink” is a weapon designed to maximize impact at reduced cost compared to traditional naval attack methods such as cruise missiles. Furthermore, its introduction comes at a critical time, marked by intensified military exercises and territorial disputes in the South China Sea, further raising concerns of a possible military escalation between the two largest global powers.
The unveiling of this technology not only highlights America’s advances in weapons, but also puts pressure on rivals like China to rethink their maritime strategies, including the use of its growing fleet of aircraft carriers and destroyers. This scenario intensifies the competition for military superiority in the region and raises questions about how the introduction of weapons like the Quick Sink could alter the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific.
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Understand how the new US bomb works
During the 2024 Pacific Maritime Exercise, the country showcased its new ship-sinking bomb, a fast-sinking technology developed by the U.S. Air Force to quickly and efficiently neutralize large, critical ships such as aircraft carriers. The bomb, dropped from stealth bombers such as the B-2 Spirit, has the ability to target vulnerable points on enemy vessels with high precision and destructive power.
Equipped with JDAM guidance kits (Joint Direct Attack Munition), the new U.S. bomb is designed to autonomously navigate to its target, identify the ship's weak points (below the waterline) and explode, generating an effect similar to that of a heavy torpedo. This feature of the new Air Force ship-sinking bomb allows a difficult-to-detect aircraft, such as the B-2, to sink large ships without needing direct contact.
During the exercise, the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa was used as a training target. Built in the 1970s and decommissioned in 2009, it has become a sort of punching bag for U.S. military tests.
A single shot of the new US bomb, dropped from a B-2 Spirit, was enough to sink it, sending a clear message: with this technology, the US Air Force can neutralize large targets in a matter of minutes.
Could a new bomb capable of sinking ships threaten China?
China has invested heavily in its navy, with a rapidly expanding fleet that includes three aircraft carriers and another under development, with the goal of having five operational by 2036. By developing its fleet, the country seeks to expand its presence and influence in the Indo-Pacific, a region critical to China's national security due to its dependence on sea routes for trade.
However, the new US anti-ship bomb adds a major obstacle to Chinese plans. The flexibility of the Quick Sink, a low-cost, high-precision weapon, creates a scenario in which Chinese aircraft carriers could be destroyed quickly and from a distance, hampering their operations and threatening the safety of Chinese military vessels in conflict areas.
Understand the impacts of the new US bomb
The introduction of the new bomb capable of sinking US Air Force ships changes the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, raising new considerations for both sides.
For China, naval expansion now poses a real threat, requiring new defensive strategies to protect its fleet. On the other hand, the new US bomb to attack ships at long range and from a difficult-to-detect aircraft consolidates its position in defending allies and interests in the region, such as Taiwan.
With a larger fleet of B-21 Raider stealth bombers Over the next decade, the U.S. Air Force will have an even more robust presence, capable of responding quickly to regional crises and countering Chinese military advances. This could create a deterrent effect, as the risk of significant loss of naval assets could discourage aggressive action.
Soon you will have the anti-bomb bomb.