News · 17 May 2026
RAF's new laser turns unguided missiles into precise drone killers.
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British forces are now better equipped to defend against enemy drones, doing so more cheaply and precisely. Britain's Royal Air Force has begun utilizing a recently introduced laser-guided missile system, the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS), on its 9 Squadron Typhoon fighter jets operating in the Middle East. This system converts unguided missiles into precise, low-cost weapons, helping to destroy targets and counter drone threats.
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