BAE wins ~$1.7B U.S. contract to produce up to 55,000 APKWS II laser‑guided rockets

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded BAE Systems a roughly $1.7–$1.74 billion contract to produce and deliver up to 55,000 APKWS II laser‑guided 2.75‑inch rockets (full‑rate production lots 13–17). Work is scheduled to be completed by December 2031.

Discovered 2025-08-29T02:58:32.154577-07:00 | 2025-08-29T02:58:32.154577-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The award is a large, multi‑year munitions buy — roughly $1.7B for up to 55,000 rounds with work through December 2031 — reflecting sustained procurement of low‑cost precision effects.
  • The contract directly supports growing counter‑UAS and close‑support needs: it follows recent successful static‑fire tests of an extended‑range solid rocket motor for APKWS and BAE demonstrations of unmanned platforms firing laser‑guided rockets (increasing operational flexibility).
  • The buy aligns with the Pentagon’s shift to accelerate weapons and munitions procurement in recent budget requests, signaling continued priority and funding for tactical munition production.

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2025-08-29T02:58:32.154577-07:00
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