By Dean Murray

The U.S. has successfully tested a lighter version of a bomb that can blast huge ships in half.

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) said Wednesday (June 4) they dropped a 500-pound QUICKSINK munition from a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.

It follows a dramatic 2022 trial where a larger 2,000-pound variant was used to destroy a full-scale surface vessel.

The USAF say the smaller version of the precision-guided bomb offers a lower-cost anti-ship weapon, with more being able to be carried by bombers and fighter jets.

Col. Dan Lehoski, 53rd Wing commander, said: "QUICKSINK offers an affordable, game-changing solution to rapidly and efficiently sink maritime targets.

"AFRL's 500-pound QUICKSINK variant adds options for the warfighter and enhances operational flexibility."

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