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Aircraft and helicopters: the test for laser-guided missiles "APKWS" were positive (VIDEO)

Canberra, Australia - To try it, the departments of the Australian Defence Force

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has successfully conducted the first test with the laser-guided missiles "APKWS" by BAE Systems. The test was carried out on board of the reconnaissance helicopters "Tiger" (ARH), in the northern part of Australia. The "APKWS" missile uses a semi-active laser-guided technology to destroy small targets or poorly armored, in the difficult areas where maneuver is...

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Rome, Italy, 04/14/2015 14:06
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