{"id":6492,"date":"2020-06-02T19:22:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T19:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/box5917.temp.domains\/~iriacom\/\/news\/?p=6492"},"modified":"2024-02-29T09:03:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T07:03:23","slug":"bae-systems-successfully-tests-ground-launched-laser-guided-rockets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/bae-systems-successfully-tests-ground-launched-laser-guided-rockets\/","title":{"rendered":"BAE Systems successfully tests ground-launched laser-guided rockets"},"content":{"rendered":"

BAE Systems succeeds in first tactical configuration ground-launched test of APKWS laser-guided rockets<\/strong><\/p>\n

BAE Systems has successfully conducted the first tactical configuration ground-launched test of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS) laser-guided rockets, the company announced<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The tests were carried out at the U.S. Army\u2019s Yuma Proving Ground, in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and Arnold Defense, manufacturer of rocket launchers.<\/p>\n

Arnold\u2019s FLETCHER 2.75-inch\/70mm Weapon System concept \u2013 a purpose-built laser-guided rocket<\/span><\/a> launcher for ground vehicles \u2013 was used to fire several successful shots.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe proof-of-concept testing demonstrated the flexibility of APKWS rockets to deliver standoff precision strike capabilities for ground forces, providing warfighters with a unique solution for engaging targets with greater range than small arms fire and without the need for air support,\u201d BAE Systems said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Precision-strike capabilities available at a low cost that reduce the risk of collateral damage, and offers the flexibility of platform adds value to the weapon. The demand is growing for ground-to-ground precision munitions that provide a safe standoff distance for small ground unit, said Greg Procopio, director of Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions at BAE Systems.<\/p>\n

APKWS laser<\/span><\/a>-guided rockets are the only U.S. government program of record for precision-guided 70-millimeter rockets.<\/p>\n

APKWS Rockets<\/span><\/h3>\n

Ground-launched APKWS rockets offer mounted and dismounted systems with a unique way to engage lightly armored targets from different platforms.<\/p>\n

The low size, weight, and power\u00a0features of ground-launched APKWS rockets make it ideal for tactical lightweight vehicles, remote weapon stations, non-standard tactical vehicles, and stationary platforms. This allows warfighters with precision munitions that enhance safety and mission effectiveness.<\/p>\n

APKWS rocket bridges the gap between unguided rockets and anti-armor munitions by efficiently achieving accuracy at a low cost in land, air and sea missions.<\/p>\n

\"APKWS<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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