Smart Bombs That Hunt By Laser

Paveway technology transforms dumb gravity bombs into precision guided missiles. By following a reflected laser beam, these weapons can steer themselves mid-flight to hit a specific target with incredible accuracy.

Developed during the Vietnam War, this system changed warfare by allowing aircraft to strike small targets that were previously impossible to hit. A pilot or ground controller points a laser at the objective, and the bomb uses a seeker head to track the reflected light. This innovation significantly reduced the number of bombs needed for a successful mission. Today, it remains the gold standard for tactical precision.