Australia’s new missile facility (Photo: Lockheed Martin)

Australia's new missile facility (Photo: Lockheed Martin)

The United States (US) fired approximately 75 precision-guided weapons at Iran&rsquo;s nuclear sites in the &ldquo;Midnight Hammer&rdquo; mission in 2025, including the first-known use of the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators, with 12 of them deployed. The GBU-57 is the US&rsquo; most powerful non-nuclear bunker buster bomb, developed to target buried threats. &nbsp; &nbsp; 

The most powerful non-nuclear bunker buster (Photo: US Air Force)

Lockheed Martin Australia began indigenous production of the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missiles at a new facility in Port Wakefield in December 2025. The combat-proven precision-guided missiles for the Australian Defence Force offer a range of over 70 kilometres at an affordable cost and reduced risk.

‘Networked' glide bomb (Photo: RTX)

The US defence company Raytheon completed the trials for a ground-launched version of the StormBreaker smart weapon in 2025. The small, precision-guided glide bomb is the only fielded, network-enabled smart weapon that can defeat moving and stationary threats in all-weather conditions. &nbsp; 

‘Networked’ glide bomb (Photo: RTX)

Faster than lightning (Photo: Reuters)

The Israel Aerospace Industries-made Air Lora, a high-precision, deep-strike aerial-to-ground supersonic ballistic missile, and Wind Demon, an affordable next-generation air-to-surface precision-guided cruise missile, were displayed&nbsp; at the Aero India 2025 air show. &nbsp; 

A highly ‘survivable’ stand-in (Photo: Northrop Grumman)

A highly ‘survivable' stand-in (Photo: Northrop Grumman)

The US Air Force and defence firm Northrop Grumman successfully tested the Stand-In Attack Weapon (SiAW) from an F-16 in December 2025. Designated as a precision strike weapon with increased manoeuvrability and survivability, SiAW possesses the latest multi-mode guidance, combining GPS with an inertial navigation system to instantly engage high-value targets. &nbsp; 

Flight trials (Photo: BAE Systems)

BAE Systems Australia tested its Razer low-cost precision-guided munition in flight trials in 2025. The Razer proved its operational readiness with direct strikes on numerous threats, and it boosts the range and accuracy of a 155 millimetre artillery shell (or similar-sized munitions) at an affordable cost. &nbsp; 

Fire-and-forget Javelin missile (Photo: Reuters)

The US cleared arms sales to India worth $92.8 million, including 100 Javelin fire-and-forget anti-tank missile systems and 216 Excalibur precision artillery projectiles, in late 2025. These are expected to enhance the forces&#39; anti-armour and deep-strike precision firepower against diverse threats. &nbsp; 

Deep-strike firepower (Photo: Hanwha)

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	South Korean defence firm Hanwha Aerospace signed a contract with BAE Systems last year to bolster Hanwha&rsquo;s precision-guided Deep Strike Capability weapon system by incorporating anti-jamming GPS technology. Its dual-launcher setup uses multiple guided rockets and provides massive firepower and tactical adaptability.</div>
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US showcases surgical precision (Photo: Raytheon)

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	In Operation Midnight Hammer in Iran last year, the US launched 30 Tomahawk land attack Block V missiles, which are precision-guided munitions, boasting independent guidance and active steering abilities to strike with &ldquo;surgical&rdquo; accuracy. The missiles ensured the precision of the effect was as high as the precision of the strike.</div>
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Unleashing laser-guided bombs (Photo: Raytheon)

The United Kingdom&rsquo;s Typhoon FGR4 jets used Paveway IV laser precision-guided bombs to hit Islamic State sites in Syria in January this year. Weighing 226 kilograms, the bomb is equipped with all-weather global positioning and an inertial navigation system.

Smart munition (Photo: Safran Group)

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	India&rsquo;s Bharat Electronics Limited inked a deal with French defence firm Safran in December 2025 to domestically manufacture highly agile modular munition extended range or HAMMER, a precision-guided air-to-ground weapon.</div>
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Bangladesh’s push for precision (Photo: Roketsan)

Bangladesh's push for precision (Photo: Roketsan)

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	Bangladesh will purchase the Cirit semi-active laser-guided weapon system developed by the Turkish defence firm Roketsan, according to media reports. The missile is a highly precise and affordable option for armed helicopters, and can combat static or slow threats.</div>
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The latest precision weapons from around the world

Power Arcade: Precision weapons

Written By

Jaisal Kaur