Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System
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Jul- 2026 -5 JulyAir
Eurofighter Typhoon: Complete Guide to Europe’s Multirole Air Superiority Fighter
A look at how one of Europe's most advanced multirole fighters balances raw performance with the sensors, weapons, and adaptability modern air combat demands.
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Jun- 2026 -4 JuneArms
US Military Orders FALCO Fuzes to Turn APKWS Into Drone Killers
L3Harris Technologies has signed a $48.5-million contract to deliver its proprietary FALCO mechanical proximity fuzes for upgrades to the US Armed Forces’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System.
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May- 2026 -13 MayEurope
Poland to Domestically Produce 70mm Hydra Rockets for Apaches
Poland is advancing plans to build domestic manufacturing capabilities for unguided 70mm Hydra rockets through a partnership with two US firms.
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8 MayArms
From Hydra to Precision: How the APKWS Works
This guide explains how APKWS turns standard 70mm rockets into precision air-to-ground weapons, delivering low-cost, laser-guided strikes with pinpoint accuracy.
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6 MayEurope
Belgian F-16 Tests FZ275 Laser-Guided Rockets Against Drones
A Belgian Air Force F-16AM fighter jet has fired FZ275 laser-guided rockets to test their counter-drone capabilities.
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4 MayAmericas
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.
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Apr- 2026 -9 AprilEurope
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.
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Feb- 2026 -25 FebruaryArms
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.
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20 FebruaryAmericas
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.
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10 FebruaryArms
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.
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