What Happened
Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems To Bolster Riyadh's Defense
The US government has cleared the possible sale of nearly $2 billion in BAE Systems Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS) to Saudi Arabia, aiming to bolster Riyadh’s ability to counter Iranian drones. The potential Foreign Military Sale covers up to 20,000 APKWS rounds and includes a range of other systems, such as LAU-131 launchers. According to the US Department of State, the proposed sale will improve Saudi Arabia’s capability to deter current and future threats and enhance its air-to-air and air-to-ground self-defense capability. This development was first reported by FlightGlobal.