BAE Systems successfully ground-launches APKWS rockets
BAE Systems has successfully completed the first test shots of its APKWS laser-guided rockets from a ground-based weapon system, the company said on 1 June.
Testing was carried out at the US Army’s Yuma Proving Ground with support from the USN and Arnold Defense.
Greg Procopio, director of Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions at BAE Systems, said: ‘Demand is growing for ground-to-ground precision munitions that provide a safe standoff distance for small ground units. We’re working closely with our customer and partners to deliver that capability’, Procopio stated.
The purpose-built Fletcher 70mm laser-guided rocket launcher from Arnold Defense was used during the test firing. The APKWS is the only US government programme of record for precision-guided 70mm rockets.
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