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US clears Italy’s purchase of APKWS rockets to strengthen air force counter-drone defenses

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The U.S. has approved a potential sale of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets to Italy, a deal intended to bolster the Italian Air Force’s ability to counter drones. The notification adds an air-launched precision weapon to Italy’s evolving response to the growing unmanned threat.

Discovered 2026-08-24T23:20:20.051248-07:00 | 2026-08-24T23:20:20.051248-07:00

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  • The approval would strengthen Italy’s air force counter-drone capabilities with a precision weapon designed for use against unmanned systems.
  • The potential sale illustrates how allied air forces are adapting weapons inventories and procurement priorities to address the expanding drone threat.

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