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British jets to get new anti-drone missile systems
The UK Ministry of Defence is equipping RAF Typhoon jets with the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) to intercept Iranian drones more cost-effectively. This system, tested with BAE Systems and QinetiQ, converts unguided rockets into precision weapons at a fraction of the cost of current missiles.
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British jets to get new anti-drone missile systems
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