USAF Pushes GBU-53/B StormBreaker Life Cycle Support to $950M for Smart Bomb That Hits Moving Targets

The U.S. Air Force increased the ceiling of Raytheon's GBU-53/B StormBreaker life-cycle support contract by $350 million to $950 million through December 31, 2030. The October 22, 2026, modification extends support arrangements for the Small Diameter Bomb II, a precision-guided glide weapon designed to attack moving or stationary targets in poor weather. Its multimode seeker combines millimetre-wave radar, imaging infrared and semi-active laser guidance, providing different methods of target acquisition and engagement. Work is assigned to Tucson, Arizona, and the increase is a contract ceiling adjustment rather than confirmation that the full amount has been spent.