BAE Systems Announces Upgraded Aircraft-Launched Laser-Guided Munition

BAE Systems recently announced an upgraded Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) that provides a 30 percent greater range.

The advanced version of the aircraft-launched laser-guided munition is also more precise, the defense manufacturer added. Production of the most recent version is slated to start by September.

“Our customers’ precision strike needs are changing,” said John Watkins, vice president and general manager of Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions at BAE Systems.

“We’re focused on evolving APKWS guidance kits to provide them with a more capable low-cost product that’s easy to use and known for its accuracy.”