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Oct 19, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Pentagon and BAE sign agreement for 25,000 APKWS kits
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The Pentagon and BAE Systems signed a framework agreement for production of up to 25,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) guidance kits annually. The Department of War said the agreement is intended to ramp up production of the combat-proven system.
WHO: The Pentagon and BAE Systems
WHAT: Signed a framework agreement for production of up to 25,000 APKWS guidance kits annually.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 2:50 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The agreement is intended to ramp up production of APKWS, which the Department of War described as combat-proven.
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