Growing Demand for Precision Weapons Prompts Order for Additional BAE Systems Laser-guided Rockets
12 June 2017 - 11:00PM
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The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $180.5 million contract
to continue producing Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System
(APKWS™) laser-guided rockets to meet the growing U.S. and
international demand for the systems.
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BAE Systems’ APKWS™ laser-guided rockets,
which are fired from fixed- and rotary-wing platforms, deliver
cost-effective precision strikes with reduced potential for
collateral damage. (Photo: BAE Systems)
APKWS rockets are seeing increasing use in theater because they
deliver cost-effective precision strikes with reduced potential for
collateral damage. The latest order, which is funded under the
recently announced indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity
contract, will help BAE Systems to meet increased demand.
“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 U.S. 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 U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
More information about the APKWS rocket can be found at
www.baesystems.com/apkws.
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