BAE Systems wins Army’s Soft Kill APS award, with first phase valued at $20 million

The system uses BAE’s Rapid Optical Observation and Kill (ROOK) program, which takes down threats by “confusing,” or jamming missile systems or drones.

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What happenedThe system uses BAE’s Rapid Optical Observation and Kill (ROOK) program, which takes down threats by “confusing,” or jamming missile systems or drones.

What changedOne side frames it as "BAE Systems wins Army’s Soft Kill APS award, with first phase valued at $20 million". The other frames it as "BAE Systems Wins Army's Soft Kill APS Award".

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Still Watching. One side frames it as "BAE Systems wins Army’s Soft Kill APS award, with first phase valued at $20 million". The other frames it as "BAE Systems Wins Army's Soft Kill APS Award".

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Breaking Defense23h ago

BAE Systems wins Army’s Soft Kill APS award, with first phase valued at $20 million

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The system uses BAE’s Rapid Optical Observation and Kill (ROOK) program, which takes down threats by “confusing,” or jamming missile systems or drones.

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RealClearDefense6h ago

BAE Systems Wins Army's Soft Kill APS Award

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Carley Welch, Breaking Defense The system uses BAE's Rapid Optical Observation and Kill (ROOK) program, which takes down threats by "confusing," or jamming missile systems or drones

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