UK deploys low-cost anti-drone system in Middle East

The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System will take down drones 'at a much lower cost' than existing missiles systems

The United Kingdom has deployed a new low-cost anti-drone missile system in the Middle East that moved from testing to deployment in under two months, the Ministry of Defence revealed on Sunday.

The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS), fitted to RAF Typhoon fighter jets, converts unguided rockets into laser-guided precision weapons. It is manufactured by BAE Systems and QinetiQ.

Air Commodore Donal McGurk, Air 11 Group deputy director operations, welcomed “the speed of development and meticulous testing behind the deployment of these missile systems for use on our Typhoons”.

UK deploys low-cost anti-drone system in Middle East | Euractiv

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