Rumsfeld confirms use of 'bunker busting' bombs; says Taliban air defense still a threat
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld confirmed reports that the U.S. has dropped GBU-28 "bunker busting" bombs over Afghanistan, and said the Taliban's air defense capabilities are still a threat to U.S. aircraft. Speaking at the Pentagon Oct. 11, Rumsfeld said bombers and strike aircraft have...
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