Navy And Marine Corps Lead Bae Systems Precision-targeted Weapon Development Program

摘要

The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) contract, awarded to BAE Systems, has been transferred from the U.S. Army to the U.S. Navy. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assumed the APKWS development contract with BAE Systems to complete system development and demonstration (SDD) of the rocket-guidance capability. "APKWS will give troops the ability to engage enemies in an urban environment, minimizing casualties and property damage, and allowing helicopter troops to target enemies with increased precision even before opposition forces are aware of engagement," says Frank Wilson, vice president of precision targeting for BAE Systems in Nashua, N.H. APKWS is a low-cost, low-yield precision munition system that turns a standard 2.75-inch unguided rocket to a smart, laser-guided weapon capable of engaging unarmored and lightly armored targets.