The power of large bombs is typically measured in kilotons (kt) or megatons of TNT (Mt). The most powerful bombs ever used in combat were the two atomic bombs dropped by the United States to …

Sep 18, 2025 · Niles police stopped John Podleyon, of Mercer, early Thursday morning in a parking lot in their city, finding a cache of guns, ammunition and homemade explosives in the vehicle. “Saw a …

Bombs can be classified according to their use and the explosive material they contain. Among the most common types are blast (demolition), fragmentation, general purpose, antiarmor (armor-piercing), …

The FBI has arrested a man accused of placing two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on the eve of the U.S.

Sep 1, 2025 · Bombs can be broadly categorized into several types based on their design, explosive materials, and intended targets. The most common classifications include conventional explosives, …

The AGM-154 JSOW is a precision-guided, long-range glide bomb developed by Raytheon for the U.S. Navy and Air Force. It allows aircraft to strike from beyond enemy air defenses, making it a...

Military explosive devices not classified as "bombs" include grenades, shells, depth charges (used in water), warheads when in missiles, or land mines. However, in unconventional warfare, a "bomb" …

For a rather exhaustive international list of individual nuclear weapons and models see List of nuclear weapons. Types of conventional bombs: Stink bomb - Stink bombs range in effectiveness from …

Sep 6, 2017 · The atomic bomb and nuclear bombs are powerful weapons that use nuclear reactions as their source of explosive energy. Scientists first developed nuclear weapons technology during World …

Letter and Package Bombs: Letter or package bombs represent an excellent delivery method if the motive of the attack is to inflict injury upon a specific individual.