SMALL DIAMETER BOMB II

The Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) program, led by the United States Air Force in collaboration with the Department of the Navy, aims to enhance precision strike capabilities. The primary objectives include equipping warfighters with the ability to engage both moving and stationary targets under adverse weather conditions while minimizing collateral damage. The program supports a variety of aircraft, including the F-15E and F-35B/C, ensuring compatibility with multiple munitions carriage systems and providing a network-enabled weapon capability through advanced data links.

A key goal of the SDB II initiative is to maintain a reduced munitions footprint while increasing overall weapons effectiveness. The program emphasizes precision munitions capability and aims to reduce susceptibility to countermeasures. It also focuses on integrating advanced technologies such as Link-16 and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) weapon data links to enhance operational flexibility and effectiveness.

The SDB II program has undergone various phases of development and production, including Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP). It has successfully completed initial operational testing and evaluation phases, leading to its fielding for specific aircraft models. Continuous updates to the Acquisition Program Baseline ensure alignment with integration schedules for platforms like the F-35B/C.

Support for SDB II encompasses procurement as well as non-recurring engineering efforts aimed at addressing safety, reliability, and operational deficiencies. This includes efforts to resolve issues related to Diminishing Manufacturing Sources & Material Shortages (DMSMS) through strategic purchases and supplier replacements. Additionally, resources are allocated for training equipment, software maintenance, and product support activities essential for sustaining long-term operational readiness.