A bomb is an explosive weapon that uses the exothermic reaction of an explosive material to provide an extremely sudden and violent release of energy.

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), …

Bombs come in many different shapes and sizes, from small like a grenade to huge like a thermonuclear warhead. Check out what the inside of a bomb looks like.

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 · Scientists first developed nuclear weapons technology during World War II. Atomic bombs have been used only twice in war—both times by the United States against Japan at the end of …

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" …

Dec 5, 2025 · A suspect has been arrested in connection with the planting of pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican National Committees on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, multiple …

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...

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Dec 4, 2025 · The bombs were planted outside the Republican and Democratic national party headquarters in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6 siege on the Capitol.