Defense

The U.S. planning for Iran

In a possible conflict with Iran over its nuclear program, one piece of the puzzle is becoming clear. Reuters is reporting that an Air Force General says a 30,0...

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March 12, 2012 11:20 am

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In a possible conflict with Iran over its nuclear program, one piece of the puzzle is becoming clear. Reuters is reporting that an Air Force General says a 30,000-pound, bunker buster bomb designed to smash through some 200 feet of concrete before exploding would be a “great weapon”. Lieutenant General Herbert Carlisle, Air Force deputy chief of staff for operations, says the military began receiving only last year.