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Shoots Down Drones at a Much Lower Cost All About Apkws Uks New Anti Drone System Deployed Amid Iran War

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AI-generatedThe article describes a military deployment and testing of a cost-effective anti-drone system (APKWS) by the UK. The commercial mechanism is weak: no specific contract values, production volumes, or revenue impacts are disclosed. The primary sector affected is aerospace and defense, but the signal is limited to operational capability demonstration rather than a clear commercial catalyst.
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- UK deployed APKWS on RAF Typhoon jets in Middle East amid Iran tensions.
- APKWS converts unguided rockets into precision-guided missiles.
- System tested and deployed in under two months; trials in March and April.
- RAF Typhoon jets completed over 2,500 flying hours on defensive operations.
- Supported by defense firms BAE Systems and QinetiQ.
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