BAE Systems has received a contract for additional APKWS rockets in order to meet growing demand from across the globe.
The $180.5M contract from the US Navy will see BAE produce thousands more Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWSTM) laser-guided rockets.
With cost-effective precision strikes, and a reduced potential for collateral damage, APKWS rockets are seeing increasing. This latest order is funded under the recently announced indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract.
“We’re delivering ahead of schedule even with the growing demand,” said Rachel Guill, director of Precision Guidance Solutions at BAE Systems. “Our APKWS rockets are critical to the mission success of our US government and allied nation customers. This high-quality, reliable product is easy to use and provides accurate strike capability at a fraction of the cost of other precision munitions.”
APKWS laser-guided rockets allow militaries to leverage existing munitions and weapons systems investments with minimal effort and training. The APKWS mid-body guidance kit transforms standard unguided Hydra 70 (2.75-inch) rockets into highly accurate precision munitions by easily screwing into place between the warhead and the motor.
The exceptional accuracy of the APKWS laser-guided rocket makes it extremely versatile to address various missions, and its modular design enables streamlined deployment on fixed- and rotary-wing platforms. The technology is available to international customers through the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
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