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UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Oct 19, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Pentagon, BAE agree to produce up to 25,000 APKWS kits
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The Pentagon and BAE Systems signed a framework agreement for up to 25,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) guidance kits annually. The War Department said the agreement is intended to ramp up production of the combat-proven system for use as precision interceptors.
WHO: The Pentagon and BAE Systems
WHAT: Signed a framework agreement for annual production of up to 25,000 APKWS guidance kits.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 2:50 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The agreement is intended to ramp up production of APKWS precision interceptors.
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