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  "id": 18298083,
  "title": "The push for low-cost standoff weapons: Why air forces are turning to glide bombs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/the-push-for-low-cost-standoff-weapons-why-air-forces-are-turning-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T11:16:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/news/the-push-for-low-cost-standoff-weapons-why-air-forces-are-turning-to-glide-bombs/articleshow/135569939.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The US Air Force is investigating new glide bomb technologies to lower costs associated with missile-led campaigns. Current operations in prolonged conflicts have highlighted the expense of missile usage. The US military is also pursuing powered missile variants to enhance strike capabilities in various scenarios. India is developing similar glide bomb technologies aimed at increasing precision…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}