China also is developing its own advanced anti-ship missiles and its navigation satellite-guided bombs, like the U.S. JDAM.

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These can hold up to 84, 500 lb (227 kg) bombs, or 30 cluster bombs, or 24 JDAM guided bombs.

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JDAM-enhanced bombs can function in all weathers, and also permits the aircraft involved in an attack to retreat in safety, rather than having to guide the bomb home.

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