NASHUA, N.H., Oct. 14 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has obtained APKWS rockets for use in Iraq and Afghanistan from the Navy and is negotiating with BAE Systems for more.
BAE Systems’ laser-guided Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System is a mid-body guidance kit that transforms a standard unguided munition into a precision laser-guided rocket. It is in use on Navy and Marine corps aircraft.
“With a long track record of success with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, we are confident that the U.S. Army will greatly benefit from this highly accurate, low-collateral-damage system,” said David Harrold, director of precision guidance solutions at BAE Systems. “The cooperation between military branches has been tremendous. Providing these weapons to our soldiers by leveraging a current program of record should be used as an example for other services and allied countries looking for this precision strike capability.”
BAE Systems said the Army is acquiring its initial supply of APKWS rockets from the Navy’s current inventory and is working with the Navy and BAE Systems for more to meet ongoing demands.
The APKWS has been in production for three year and 5,000 units have been produced.
It is available to international customers through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program.
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