U.S. Tests Bunker Buster Bombs, Destroys Replica of Underground Nuclear Facility

(Ynet News) Alex Fishman - The Pentagon recently completed a series of field exercises on U.S. soil during which a replica of an underground nuclear facility was destroyed, Yediot Ahronot reported Friday. The results of the experiment were relayed to friendly nations with the aim of reassuring them of the U.S.' ability to destroy Iranian nuclear facilities in a single strike. The experiment included several GBU-57 B bunker buster bombs that penetrated the underground facility's concrete ceilings. The tests were declared a resounding success, exceeding all expectations.


2013-06-07 00:00:00

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