What Happened
US Department Of Defense Deal Boosts Production Of Precision Guided Munitions
BAE Systems plans to increase production of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) guidance kits to as many as 35,000 annually under a new US Department of Defense agreement. The deal establishes a procurement framework lasting up to seven years, with a target of up to 25,000 kits annually for US forces and a pathway to reach 35,000 as allied countries request additional supplies. The expanded capacity is intended to support demand for precision-guided munitions, including weapons used against drones. This development was first reported by an unknown source.