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BAE Systems delivers 100,000th APKWS® laser-guidance kit

HUDSON, N.H., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) recently delivered its 100,000th APKWS® laser-guidance kit, marking a major production milestone as it continues providing U.S. armed ...
The Aviationist

U.S. Navy Awards BAE Systems APKWS Contract Worth Up To $1.7 Billion

BAE Systems has received an initial order for 11,000 laser-guidance kits worth 2 million, with a maximum contract value of .7 billion, to equip the U.S. military and partners. BAE Systems announced on ...
Jane's Information Group

US Navy awards USD1.7 billion contract to BAE Systems for APKWS laser guidance kits

The US Navy awarded BAE Systems a USD1.7 billion contract for the production of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser guidance kits, the company announced on 10 December. The contract ...
Business Insider

Saab is looking to arm its Gripen fighter jets with a proven drone-killing rocket after studying the Ukraine war

Saab, which makes the JAS 39 Gripen, might soon add the APKWS to the fighter's weapons options. Company executives told Business Insider they realized they needed cheaper weapons to fight drones. The ...
The Aviationist

Ukrainian Air Force F-16 Captured Shooting Down Russian Target with APKWS II

Following the first sighting of the new capability in December 2025, a Ukrainian F-16 was captured using APKWS II laser-guided rockets to engage a drone. A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 was captured for ...