# US Department of Defense APKWS procurement agreement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-department-of-defense-apkws-procurement-agreement
> Updated: 2026-10-22T08:17:08.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The US Department of Defense has entered into a seven-year framework agreement with BAE Systems to increase the production of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guidance kits. The agreement aims to establish an annual production capacity of up to 25,000 kits for US domestic use, with a potential increase to 35,000 units per year to satisfy international demand through Foreign Military Sales programs.

These kits convert standard 2.75-inch unguided rockets into high-precision laser-guided munitions. The system is used by all four branches of the US military for various air-to-ground, surface-to-surface, surface-to-air, and air-to-air engagements. It serves as a cost-effective alternative to expensive missiles, particularly for intercepting drones and low-flying cruise missiles. Production is expected to be supported by BAE Systems facilities in New Hampshire and Texas.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Pentagon and BAE Systems sign framework for APKWS guidance kits

The Pentagon and BAE Systems signed a seven-year framework to produce up to 25,000 APKWS guidance kits annually, with capacity to reach 35,000 units to support U.S. forces and international allies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pentagon-and-bae-systems-sign-framework-for-apkws-guidance-kits

### 2026-10-19: BAE Systems and US DoD sign multi-year APKWS production deal

The US Department of Defense and BAE Systems signed a seven-year deal to boost APKWS laser-guidance kit production up to 35,000 units annually for US and allied forces.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bae-systems-to-scale-apkws-production-under-new-us-agreement

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