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BAE Systems Wins Army Soft Kill APS Contract

May 26, 2026

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Key Takeaways

BAE Systems awarded Army's Soft Kill APS program.
First phase valued at $20 million.
System uses non-kinetic effects to defeat threats.
Contract supports further development of TERRA RAVEN and Stormcrow systems.

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Strategic Implications

This award may signal the Army's growing interest in non-kinetic counter-drone capabilities. The focus on electronic warfare suggests a shift in defense priorities towards more cost-effective and sustainable solutions, which could benefit BAE Systems and other companies developing similar technologies.

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What Happened

Electronic Warfare Capability To Defeat Missile And Drone Threats

BAE Systems has been awarded the Army’s Soft Kill Active Protection System (APS) program, aimed at equipping ground vehicles with electronic warfare capabilities to defeat threats ranging from missiles to drones. The system uses BAE’s Rapid Optical Observation and Kill (ROOK) program, which takes down threats by jamming missile systems or drones before they can reach the vehicles. The first phase of the contract is valued at $20 million and will support further development of the TERRA RAVEN and Stormcrow systems. The announcement comes as the Defense Department has requested a significant increase in funding for counter-drone capabilities in its fiscal 2027 budget, as reported by Breaking Defense.

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