RAF Tests Typhoon Laser-Guided Rockets for Drone Defense

RAF tests Typhoon laser-guided rockets for drone defense

: BAE says trials could offer cheaper way to counter uncrewed aerial threats

BAE Systems trials low-cost counter drone solution for Eurofighter Typhoon

A BAE spokesperson told Breaking Defense that the air-to-surface test was internally funded, “as part of our commitment to invest in the advanced capabilities our customers require.”

Typhoon tests low-cost weapon against drone threats

A Eurofighter Typhoon has test-fired a low-cost precision weapon designed to counter uncrewed aerial systems, according to BAE Systems. The trial, conducted from the company’s flight test facility in Warton, Lancashire, saw a Royal Air Force Typhoon test aircraft launch an APKWS laser-guided munition against a ground target at a UK range, the company said. The APKWS guidance kit, manufactured by BAE Systems in the United States, converts unguide…

Eurofighter Typhoon Test Fires Laser-Guided Counter-Drone Rockets

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BAE Systems Tests Affordable Precision Strike Solution to Enhance Air Combat Flexibility

BAE Systems Tests Affordable Precision Strike Solution to Enhance Air Combat Flexibility (IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has successfully tested a low-cost precision weapon on a Eurofighter Typhoon, demonstrating a new capability to counter uncrewed air systems more affordably. The trial, conducted with support from the Royal Air Force, showcased the effectiveness of the APKWS laser-guidance kit in striking ground targets and highlighted its potential fo…