Joint Direct Attack Munition ... The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit that converts unguided bombs, or "dumb bombs", into all-weather precision-guided munitions (PGMs).

With the addition of a new tail section that contains an inertial navigational system and a global positioning system guidance control unit, JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided, general purpose …

Oct 4, 2021 · Description The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit that converts existing unguided bombs into precision-guided "smart" munitions.

Mar 27, 2023 · JDAM is a low-cost, guided air-to-surface weapon installed with a tail control system and a global positioning system (GPS)-aided inertial navigation system (INS). The navigation system …

Nov 14, 2025 · Description The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and JDAM-ER (Extended Range) serve as a guidance system, transforming unguided or "dumb" bombs into all-weather, precision …

In late 1991, the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy formulated common requirements for a new class of low-cost general-purpose precision guided bombs. The program was initially labeled AWPGM (Adverse …

The Joint Direct Attack Munition is a guidance tail kit that converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, adverse weather "smart" munitions.

The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) has transformed modern warfare by combining precision guidance with conventional bombs. This advanced munition allows for accurate and flexible targeting …

Joint Direct Attack Munition is a GPS/INS-guided, autonomous, all-weather surface attack weapon. The joint USAF-Navy program upgrades the existing inventory of general-purpose bombs by adding a …

The Joint Direct Attack Munition is a guidance tail kit that converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, adverse weather "smart" munitions.