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TAKING ON THE DRONE MENACE IN THE AIR
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BAE Systems has successfully test-fired a ‘game-changing’ low-cost precision weapon from a Eurofighter Typhoon based at its Warton plant in Lancashire.
The aim of the trial was to demonstrate a highly effective, affordable solution to counter uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and drones.
The APKWS laser-guidance kit is a combat- proven, multi-mission solution manufactured by the defence giant in the USA.
It is designed to counter a range of threats while enabling cost-effective operations and is already deployed with armed forces around the world.
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Current conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have demonstrated the scale and persistence of uncrewed threats such as drone swarms.
BAE revealed that it conducted the trial from its flight test development centre in Warton, using an RAF Typhoon test and evaluation aircraft to launch a successful strike on a ground-
based target at a UK military testing range. The engineering team involved were all based at Warton and all the flights operated from the facility’s airfield.
The trial on the Typhoon – described as a “game-changer” by BAE – paves the way for the next stage of tests on air-to-air targets.
Ministry of Defence to develop technologies that strengthen our national defence capabilities.
“This trial with the APKWS laser-guidance kit on Typhoon demonstrates a game-changing capability and a cost-effective solution that would enhance Typhoon’s already impressive range of weapons capabilities.”
This trial on Typhoon demonstrates a
game-changing capability and a cost-effective solution that would enhance its already impressive range of weapons
Richard Hamilton, managing director of air operations at BAE Systems’ Air sector, said: “As the UK’s sovereign provider of combat air capability, we play a crucial role in supporting the UK Armed Forces, working closely with the
BAE says the project will provide valuable insights into how a low-cost precision weapon could be integrated in the aircraft, particularly to counter the threat of drones.
It also forms part of a range of capability
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