Ukrainian Air Force video suggests an F-16 used APKWS II rockets via Sniper pod to down a Shahed during Russia’s Feb 16–17 attack.

F-16s fighter jets were filmed shooting down enemy Shahed drones over Ukraine using cost-effective APKWS II guided missiles, the General Staff reported on Feb. 17.

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The combat-proven APKWS II laser-guided rocket's use as a valuable low-cost air-to-air weapon continues to grow.

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The UK has requested a possible acquisition of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II (APKWS-II) laser-guided rockets from US-based BAE Systems Inc. Outlining the proposed sale of 768 all-up rounds ...

The US Air Force is experimenting with a new loadout for the F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet that integrates low-cost, precision-guided missiles aimed at countering drones and cruise missiles, ...

March 28, 2025: Ukrainian resourcefulness was once again demonstrated when they used a Vampire system armed with 70mm guided rockets to shoot down an incoming Russian cruise missile. The 70mm rocket ...