APKWS

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APKWSAdvanced Precision Kill Weapon System (US Army)
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APKWS laser-guided rockets allow militaries to leverage existing munitions and weapons systems investments with minimal effort and training.
BAE gets USD 180.5m order for laser-guided rockets
The APKWS is lighter and less expensive than the military's existing inventory of forward-firing laser-guided precision munitions and can be used faster, they said.
Marines stock up on precision rockets
The review of APKWS was conducted by the production engineering division of the Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center at the U.
Using design for manufacture and assembly to meet Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System cost goals
Navy delivered the first fixed-wing aircraft variant of APKWS in March.
Navy deploys new APKWS design for fixed-wing aircraft
The Army told contractors bidding for the APKWS project that the price of each weapon should not exceed $10,000.
Army to equip helos with 'low cost' munitions
With the new award, BAE Systems has further reduced the per-unit cost for APKWS laser-guided rockets, reinforcing its commitment to deliver customer value.
United Kingdom : U.S. Navy orders additional APKWS rocket guidance kits
The United States Army selected BAE Systems to provide the company's APKWS (Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System) in April 2006.
Love and rockets
BAE Systems has won a contract worth around a $181 million for the Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System, or APKWS, upgrade kits for the U.
United States : BAE Systems secures $181 million contract for laser-guided rocket system
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