Guided 70 mm rocket project lives on in post-APKWS trials

摘要

Lockheed Martin continues to expand the envelope for its Direct Attack Guided Rocket (DAGR), a semi-active laser guidance kit. The most recent live-fire sequence, encompassing DAGR Guided Test Vehicle (GTV) shots 9-11, was conducted in late March from an AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter. According to Frank St John, Director of Close Combat Systems for Lockheed Martin's Tactical Missiles and Combat Maneuver Systems, DAGR was originally developed as Lockheed Martin's offering for the 2.75 inch (6.99 cm) APKWS II (Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II) guided rocket programme.