QinetiQ's Aberporth range enables rapid Typhoon anti-drone missile deployment
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George Allison
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Summary
QinetiQ's MOD Aberporth range in west Wales played a key role in the rapid integration and deployment of a new low-cost anti-drone missile (Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, developed by BAE Systems) on RAF Typhoon jets. The weapon was trialled at Aberporth earlier this year before being cleared for operational deployment in the Middle East. QinetiQ supported engineering integration and created a safety case for the trials under its Long Term Partnering Agreement with the Ministry of Defence.
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The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, developed by BAE Systems, was trialled at Aberporth earlier this year before being cleared for operational deployment in the Middle East.
QinetiQ supported the engineering integration of the weapon with the Typhoon ahead of the trials, created a safety case.
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