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Typhoon Test Fires Game-changing Low-cost Weapon to Counter Threats From Uncrewed Air Systems
April 09, 2026
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 9 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release:

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Typhoon test fires game-changing low-cost weapon to counter threats from uncrewed air systems

BAE Systems has successfully completed test firing of a low-cost precision weapon launched from a Eurofighter Typhoon, demonstrating a highly effective, affordable solution to counter uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).

The APKWS(R) laser-guidance kit is a combat-proven, . . .

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