Department of War and BAE Systems Sign Framework Agreement to Surge Counter-Drone Production to 25,000 Precision Interceptors Annually
THE PENTAGON · ARLINGTON — The War Department announced that it has reached a framework agreement with BAE Systems to ramp up production of the combat-proven Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System.
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- 19 October 2026 · 15:00 UTC
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- 28 October 2026 · 07:36 UTC
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- https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4628487/department-of-war-and-bae-systems-sign-framework-agreement-to-surge-counter-dro/
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