UK tests new laser-guided missile system on RAF Typhoon
A Royal Air Force Typhoon has successfully tested the APKWS laser-guidance kit during a trial at a UK military range. Conducted from BAE Systems' flight test center in Lancashire, the aircraft launched the precision-guided weapon against a ground target, marking a step forward in enhancing the Typhoon's combat capabilities. The APKWS system, a U.S.-manufactured precision-guidance kit, allows for cost-effective air-to-surface and air-to-air engagements and has already seen operational use on plat