#BAE Systems

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Army picks BAE for soft-kill vehicle defense against missiles and drones

BAE Systems has won the U.S. Army’s soft-kill active protection program of record, with an initial phase valued at $20 million for non-kinetic defenses that can jam incoming threats.

Key Takeaways

BAE Systems won the Army’s Soft Kill Active Protection System program of record.
The first phase is valued at $20 million.

DT Editorial Team·May 28, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

The Army isn’t buying cannon-armed AMPVs, but the prototypes still say something about its modernization push

After confusion triggered by social media posts, the Army and BAE Systems clarified that two 30mm-cannon AMPV vehicles recently delivered to the 1st Cavalry Division are prototypes for testing, not a new fielded variant.

Key Takeaways

The Army and BAE Systems said two AMPV 30 vehicles delivered this week are prototypes only.
The current AMPV program of record still consists of five turretless variants.

DT Editorial Team·May 2, 2026·via twz.com

BAE tests lower-cost anti-drone missile option for Typhoon fighters

BAE Systems says a guided 70-mm rocket kit can give Eurofighter Typhoons a cheaper way to intercept drones than relying on traditional air-to-air missiles.

Key Takeaways

BAE Systems tested APKWS-guided rockets from an RAF Typhoon as a cheaper anti-drone option.
The report says an AIM-9X Sidewinder can cost more than US$500,000 per shot.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via newatlas.com