Britain may transfer Paveway IV bombs to Ukraine for the first time

For the first time, the UK may provide Paveway IV laser-guided bombs in the next military aid package to Ukraine.

This was reported by BBC News correspondent Jonathan Beale on the social network X (formerly Twitter).

The exact number of laser-guided Paveway IV bombs that are planned to be transferred to Ukraine is not yet known.

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Paveway IV bombs — characteristics and features

Paveway IV — These are 500-pound aerial bombs that use a high-explosive warhead and a laser targeting system.

The British Air Force used Paveway IV bombs for the first time in Afghanistan.

According to open sources, Paveway IV bombs can be installed on American-made F-16 fighters, which are planned to be transferred to Ukraine this year, as well as Soviet-era aircraft.