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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Success in battle propels APKWS into full-rate production


The U.S. Navy has authorized full-rate production of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS®), BAE Systems’ affordable and versatile laser-guided rocket system.

Under the contract, the company will make deliveries to support the U.S. Marine Corps, which is already effectively utilizing APKWS in theater.

“Our APKWS technology has been successfully used in combat numerous times since its deployment in March,” said John Watkins, director of Precision Guidance Solutions for BAE Systems.

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