BAE Systems and Pentagon agree plan for up to 25,000 APKWS guidance kits annually, with capacity to reach 35,000

BAE Systems and the U.S. Department of War agreed on a framework to procure up to 25,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System guidance sections annually for as long as seven years, with potential output of 35,000 per year if allied demand materializes. APKWS kits provide laser guidance for 70-millimeter rockets used from multiple air, land and maritime platforms, including against unmanned aerial threats. BAE plans to expand manufacturing capacity and negotiate a multiyear supply contract, supported by possible Foreign Military Sales orders. The October 19, 2026, framework remains subject to congressional approval and appropriations, so its stated quantities are prospective purchasing levels rather than a finalized order.