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BAE Systems’ APKWS® laser-guidance kits successfully tested by U.S. counter-drone office

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星期二, 三月 28, 2023
Engineering, Defense, Technology, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Drones, Other Defense, Aircraft, Exercise, Foreign, UAS, Class 2, Multimedia, M151, JCO, Yuma Proving Ground, C-UAS, Head, BAE Systems, United States Department of Defense aerospace vehicle designation, APKWS, Joint, BAE, Foreign Military Sales, Credit, Yuma

The Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office (JCO) has successfully tested BAE Systems’ APKWS® laser-guidance kits in a counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) mission.

Key Points: 
  • The Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office (JCO) has successfully tested BAE Systems’ APKWS® laser-guidance kits in a counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) mission.
  • The testing against Class-2 UAS paves the way for fielding of the precision-guided rockets to partner nations around the globe.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230328005337/en/
    APKWS® laser-guidance kits have been successfully tested against drones.
  • (Credit: BAE Systems)
    APKWS transforms unguided rockets into smart munitions for precision strikes on soft and lightly armored targets.

BAE Systems Demonstrates the Effectiveness of APKWS® Against Agile, High-Speed Military Drones

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星期二, 十一月 29, 2022
Technology, Engineering, Military, Drones, Aerospace, Software, Manufacturing, Government Technology, Hardware, Defense, Multimedia, BAE Systems, Foreign, UAS, Foreign Military Sales, APKWS, Travel

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221129005320/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221129005320/en/
    70mm rockets guided by APKWS guidance kits went 5 for 5 against agile, high-speed Class 2 drones in testing.
  • (Source: BAE Systems)
    During the demonstration in Southern Arizona, five APKWS-guided counter-UAS rockets were fired from a containerized weapon system and destroyed all targets, including fast-moving drones.
  • The 70mm rockets can destroy Class-2 aerial drones by combining standard motors and warheads with APKWS guidance kits and proven proximity/point-detonation fuzes.
  • APKWS guidance kits are produced at BAE Systems manufacturing facilities in Hudson, New Hampshire and Austin, Texas.

BAE Systems’ APKWS® Laser-Guidance Kits Bring The HEAT Against Armored Vehicles

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星期四, 十一月 10, 2022
Defense, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, APKWS, Hydra, BAE Systems, General Dynamics, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, Foreign, Multimedia, M151, Credit, Weapon, 3D printing

BAE Systems successfully tested its APKWS laser-guidance kits with High-Explosive Anti-Tank Anti-Personnel Anti-Materiel (HEAT/APAM) warheads from General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.

Key Points: 
  • BAE Systems successfully tested its APKWS laser-guidance kits with High-Explosive Anti-Tank Anti-Personnel Anti-Materiel (HEAT/APAM) warheads from General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221110005040/en/
    BAE Systems successfully tested its APKWS laser-guidance kits with High-Explosive Anti-Tank Anti-Personnel Anti-Materiel (HEAT/APAM) warheads.
  • (Credit: BAE Systems)
    APKWS guidance kits transform unguided rockets into smart munitions for precision strikes on soft targets, equipment, and armored targets.
  • During the test event, BAE Systems launched rockets with HEAT/APAM warheads and APKWS guidance kits against well-armored targets including a steel plate and an armored military vehicle.

BAE Systems’ Robotic Technology Demonstrator strikes ground target with APKWS® laser-guided rocket

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星期四, 六月 30, 2022
Government Technology, Defense, Robotics, Technology, Other Defense, FTX, EDGE, Exercise, Dugway, BAE, BAE Systems, Army, Technology, RTD, Dugway Proving Ground, RCV, APKWS, Program, Multimedia, Weapon, Renewable energy

BAE Systems Robotic Technology Demonstrator (RTD) successfully fired laser-guided rockets at multiple ground targets, with a human decision in the loop, during the U.S. Armys tactical scenario at the EDGE 22 exercise at Dugway Proving Ground.

Key Points: 
  • BAE Systems Robotic Technology Demonstrator (RTD) successfully fired laser-guided rockets at multiple ground targets, with a human decision in the loop, during the U.S. Armys tactical scenario at the EDGE 22 exercise at Dugway Proving Ground.
  • This test marked the first time an APKWS laser-guided rocket has ever been fired from a robotic combat vehicle (RCV).
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    BAE Systems Robotic Technology Demonstrator strikes ground target with APKWS laser-guided rocket (Photo: Business Wire)
    The autonomous RTD meets the Armys needs for a RCV medium solution.
  • Multi-mission capable, the RTD has a commercially-proven hybrid electric drive and can be equipped with various advanced payloads such as electronic warfare sensors, various gun systems, anti-tank guided missiles and 2.75 rockets with BAE Systems APKWS laser-guidance kit .

BAE Systems’ Robotic Technology Demonstrator Strikes Ground Target with APKWS® Laser-Guided Rocket

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星期三, 六月 29, 2022
Defense, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Military, Contracts, FTX, EDGE, Credit, Exercise, BAE Systems, Dugway, BAE, Army, Technology, RTD, Dugway Proving Ground, RCV, APKWS, Program, Multimedia, Weapon, Renewable energy

BAE Systems Robotic Technology Demonstrator (RTD) successfully fired laser-guided rockets at multiple ground targets, with a human decision in the loop, during the U.S. Armys tactical scenario at the EDGE 22 exercise at Dugway Proving Ground.

Key Points: 
  • BAE Systems Robotic Technology Demonstrator (RTD) successfully fired laser-guided rockets at multiple ground targets, with a human decision in the loop, during the U.S. Armys tactical scenario at the EDGE 22 exercise at Dugway Proving Ground.
  • This test marked the first time an APKWS laser-guided rocket has ever been fired from a robotic combat vehicle (RCV).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220621005235/en/
    APKWS rocket fire from BAE Systems' Robotic Technology Demonstrator.
  • BAE Systems is investing in the future of battle to help the Army deploy the most capable RCV solution for current and future modernization needs.

BAE Systems to showcase combat vehicles and advanced defense technologies during Eurosatory

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星期二, 六月 7, 2022
Defense, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, BAE Systems, Time, Foreign, Bronco All Terrain Tracked Carrier, Infantry fighting vehicle, IFV, CATV, Beowulf, NATO, Ground Forces of the Slovak Republic, Defense, Solution, Multimedia, Active protection system, Foreign Military Sales, BAE, United States Department of Defense, Swedish Army, BvS 10, Puma (IFV), APKWS, ARCHER, Acquisition, Credit, MVP, CV90, Infantry, Cold Weather, FMS, Satellite navigation device, Road, Telescopic sight, Eurosatory

BAE Systems will display a broad range of capabilities during the Eurosatory defense and security tradeshow in Paris June 13-17; including combat vehicles, artillery systems, and technologies for precision strike and situational awareness.

Key Points: 
  • BAE Systems will display a broad range of capabilities during the Eurosatory defense and security tradeshow in Paris June 13-17; including combat vehicles, artillery systems, and technologies for precision strike and situational awareness.
  • CV90: The CV90 is combat proven and trusted and exists in more than a dozen variants for different mission sets.
  • Check6: The Check-6 rear-vision system is a camera system for ground vehicles that provides high-quality situational awareness to ground forces.
  • In combat, the APKWS system has achieved over a 93 percent success rate when fired from rotary- and fixed-wing platforms.

BAE Systems Successfully Tests APKWS Laser-Guided Rockets Against Unmanned Aerial Systems

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星期一, 十月 11, 2021
Photography, Defense, Other Defense, Contracts, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Technology, L3Harris Technologies, M151, C-UAS, Yuma, APKWS, Yuma Proving Ground, Multimedia, AnadoluJet, United States Department of Defense, UAS, BAE Systems, Technology Service Corporation, Fire, Creativity, BAE Systems Inc., Transport

BAE Systems, Inc. has successfully tested APKWS laser-guided rockets in precision strike tests against Class 2 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at Yuma Proving Grounds.

Key Points: 
  • BAE Systems, Inc. has successfully tested APKWS laser-guided rockets in precision strike tests against Class 2 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at Yuma Proving Grounds.
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    BAE Systems successfully tests APKWS laser-guided rockets against unmanned aerial systems.
  • (Photo: BAE Systems)
    Unmanned Aerial Vehicles of all sizes are a growing threat increasingly deployed by adversaries around the globe, said Greg Procopio, director of Precision Guidance and Sensing Systems at BAE Systems.
  • BAE Systems conducted test fires and engineering tests to develop a capable system for U.S. armed forces and allies.