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Belgian F-16s Are Testing FZ275 Laser-Guided Rockets for C-UAS Role

The Belgian Air Force has been testing the FZ275 laser-guided rocket and APKWS II on its F-16s to effectively counter the ...
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BAE Systems delivers 100,000th APKWS® laser-guidance kit

HUDSON, N.H., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) recently delivered its 100,000th APKWS® laser-guidance kit, marking a major production milestone as it continues providing U.S. armed ...
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Saab is looking to arm its Gripen fighter jets with a proven drone-killing rocket after studying the Ukraine war

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Ukrainian Air Force F-16 captured shooting down Russian target with APKWS II

Following the first sighting of the new capability in December 2025, a Ukrainian F-16 was captured using APKWS II laser-guided rockets to engage a drone. A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 was captured for ...
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US military commits $1.7 billion for BAE’s APKWS II rockets to counter drone threats

The US military plans to buy tens of thousands of low-cost guided rockets from weapons manufacturer BAE Systems as part of the Pentagon’s effort to combat cheap battlefield drones. A contract with BAE ...