BAE Systems Wins $225M US Navy Contract For Additional APKWS Kits
BAE Systems has won a $225 million contract to supply the United States (US) Navy with additional advanced precision kill weapon system (APKWS) precision guidance kits, the company announced Tuesday.
APKWS kits have the ability to upgrade standard unguided 2.75-inch Hydra rockets into guided munitions.
The rocket is designed to hit the target with precision and limited collateral damage. The rockets are ideal for use in dense urban combat as the warhead of the Hydra rocket combined with precision guidance enables warfighters to hit light targets while ensuring minimal risk to allies or civilian buildings in the combat area.
The company received a contract in February from the US Department of Defence for the supply of 9,999 additional production units of APKWS II weapons.
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