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Space

BAE Systems’ APKWS Successful In Marine Operational Assessment

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Monday, March 1st, 2010

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BAE Systems' recently announced Marine aviators completed an operational assessment of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) with eight direct hits in eight shots. The operational assessment confirms that the laser-guided 2.75-inch rocket will meet Marine needs. The successful operational assessment leads to the final step in APKWS development: system qualification against the environments in which the rocket might be employed, transported, and stored. That testing is expected to be finalized in time to allow the Navy to complete…

Budget

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Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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