US Approves Sale of APKWS to Israel, Qatar, and UAE
The US State Department has approved three separate foreign military sales of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System to Israel, Qatar, and the UAE.
RAF Typhoon Test-Fires Low-Cost Counter-Drone Rockets
The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon test and evaluation aircraft successfully fired a counter-drone rocket at BAE Systems’ flight test development center in Warton, Lancashire.
BAE Systems Hits 100,000 Deliveries of APKWS Laser-Guidance Kits
BAE Systems has delivered its 100,000th advanced precision kill weapon system, marking a production milestone for its laser-guidance kit.
BAE to Add Infrared Seeker to APKWS for USAF Counter-Drone Role
The US Air Force has contracted BAE Systems to develop and deliver an infrared-guided air-to-air counter-drone system.
Saab Eyes Arming Gripen Fighter Jets With APKWS Rockets Against Drones
Saab is exploring arming the JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet with the advanced precision kill weapon system as a low-cost counter-drone option.
BAE Systems Bags $1.7B US Navy Deal to Continue APKWS Production
BAE Systems has secured a five-year US Navy deal to continue production of the advanced precision kill weapon system laser-guidance kits for the US and allied forces.
Eurofighter Typhoon May Get Counter-Drone Rockets: BAE Systems
The Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet may soon field a low-cost weapon to neutralize drone threats, with feasibility studies by BAE Systems underway.
USAF Arms F-15E Strike Eagle With Counter-Drone Munition in 9 Days
The US Air Force (USAF) has rapidly equipped its F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft with a low-cost and specialized guided rocket configured for counter-drone missions.
BAE Multi-Rotor Drone Fires APKWS Munitions in First Air‑to‑Air Test
BAE Systems has successfully test-fired a laser-guided munition from its multi-rotor uncrewed aerial vehicle, marking the first air-to-air engagement of its kind.
US OKs Sale of 2,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapons to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has approved a foreign military sale of laser-guided Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems II to Saudi Arabia.
US Approves $138M Hellfire, APKWS Missile Sales to Czech Republic
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of Hellfire air-to-surface missiles and Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems to the Czech Republic.
US Approves Sale of Air-Launched Guided Rocket Systems to UK
The US State Department has approved the sale of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS)-II to the UK.
India Flight-Tests ‘Abhyas’ High-Speed Aerial Target
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has carried out a flight test of its “Abhyas” high-speed aerial target.
BAE Announces Upgraded Aircraft-Launched Laser-Guided Munition
BAE Systems announced an upgraded Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) that provides a 30 percent greater range.
US approves sale to Tunisia of 4 AT-6 Wolverine light attack aircraft
The US State Department approved an estimated $325.8 million sale of four Beechcraft AT-6C Wolverine light attack aircraft to Tunisia
US approves $4 billion sale of 36 AH-64E Apache helicopters to Morocco
The US approved a sale of 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, Hellfire and Stinger missiles and APKWS to Morocco for $4.25 billion
BAE awarded $2.7 billion APKWS laser-guided rocket production contract
BAE Systems was awarded an almost $2.7 billion contract to procure Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System precision guidance units for 2.75-inch rockets
Thailand approved for $400 million Boeing AH-6i light attack helicopter purchase
The US Department of State approved the $400 million sale to Thailand of eight AH-6i light helicopters and related weapons and equipment
US approves $600 million sale to Greece of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters
The US State Department approved the sale to Greece of up to seven Sikorsky MH-60R multi-mission helicopters at an estimated cost of $600 million
BAE awarded $225 million APKWS rocket contract for US, Nigeria, Netherlands
BAE Systems was awarded a $225 million contract to produce Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System units for Nigeria and the Netherlands
BAE Systems awarded $224 million contract for 10,000 rocket guidance systems
BAE Systems was awarded a $224 million contract to produce Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System laser guidance units for Hydra rockets for the US Air Force, Army Navy and foreign military sales
US approves $911 million sale to Bahrain of 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters
The U.S. State Department approved the sale to Bahrain of 12 Bell AH-1Z attack helicopters along with missiles, rockets, guns and other equipment at an estimated cost fo $911.4 million
US approves $1.2 billion sale to Mexico of 8 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters
The US State Department approved the sale of eight MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopters along with Hellfire missiles, rockets, guns and other equipment for an estimated cost of $1.20 billion
US approves sale to Qatar of 5,000 guided rockets for Apache helicopters
The U.S. State Department approved the $300 million sale to Qatar of 5,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System guided rockets for its Apache helicopters
