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BAE, Pentagon set seven-year framework to raise APKWS output to 25,000 kits annually, with path to 35,000

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The agreement allows the U.S. Department of Defense to buy as many as 25,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System laser-guidance kits a year over a term of up to seven years. BAE says the framework also provides a route to 35,000 kits annually to meet international demand.

Discovered 2026-10-19T09:05:29.775469-07:00 | 2026-10-19T09:05:29.775469-07:00

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  • The framework gives BAE and the Pentagon a multi-year basis for scaling APKWS production, with annual purchases potentially reaching 25,000 kits.
  • A path to 35,000 kits annually connects U.S. procurement planning with additional international demand, making production capacity a central factor in fulfilling both.

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