British Army Apache attack helicopters look set to add the Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS) guided-rocket system.

The three contracts come less than two months after a presidential directive applied Defense Production Act Title III authorities for hypersonic programs.

The government can now launch a feasibility study to “closely review the necessity and economic feasibility" of the $2.03 billion project before final approval.

MBDA supply hundreds of missiles, launchers and associated equipment for 22 Pilica+ air defense batteries.

The award funds production of a certain number of X-Bow’s 3D-printed solid propellants and SRMs for a series of flight tests. 

MBDA has secured a lead role in the EATMI project to develop an air defense weapon capable of intercepting current and emerging post-2030 missile threats.

The latest order worth $64.6 million falls within the $231 million contract awarded to AeroVironment for Switchblade 300s several years ago.

DAPA has approved development for two missile-defense systems, one of which is designed to intercept hypersonic glide vehicles.