UK military deploys low-cost laser-guided rockets to destroy drones with precision defense

The Royal Air Force has rapidly moved APKWS laser-guided rockets from trials to operational use on Typhoon jets in the Middle East.

The system adds a cheaper, fast-to-field option for intercepting drones and other unmanned threats with greater precision.

The move reflects a wider UK push toward layered air defense against mass drone attacks, while reducing cost and collateral damage.