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US exports 'killer drone' system tested in Ukraine

2026-05-04 18:48:04Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

The United States is expanding the use of a cheap and effective anti-drone system, which has been tested in the war in Ukraine, by distributing it to its allies in the Middle East.

According to The Defense Post, the US State Department has approved the sale of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) to Israel, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

This system converts conventional missiles into precision-guided munitions and has been widely used to neutralize Shahed-type drones, linked to Iran.

Interest in APKWS has grown significantly after its use in Ukraine, where it has proven to be a much cheaper alternative to traditional air-to-air missiles.

The price of each missile is estimated at around $30-31,000, much lower than classic systems, making it suitable for countering massive drone attacks.

The package for Israel and Qatar each includes about 10,000 units, worth about $1 billion, while the Emirates has requested 1,500 systems adapted for air-to-air use.

The system has also been integrated into fighter jets such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon, significantly increasing the capacity to strike a large number of targets in a single mission.

According to US officials, these agreements aim to strengthen the defense of allies and counter growing threats from drones, while also increasing interoperability with US forces.

The decision to sell was approved through an expedited procedure for national security reasons, avoiding standard review in Congress.


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