At about $30,000 each APKWS is a low-cost way to provide a precision counter to a number of threats.
We have already seen reports of the 70mm APKWS guided rocket being used against relatively small Class 2 unmanned aerial systems.
A close-up of the modified CROWS II, a small remote weapons system mount, fitted with the LAND-LGR4 launcher and the added sensor or other system (silver/gray rather than tan). US Army
Here we have a better picture of how the system might be deployed on the PATFORSWA Webber class patrol craft.
The PATFORSWA cutters already have the air search/detection or “hunter” part of a C-UAS system. Reportedly their Mk38 systems have been upgraded to 30mm capable of firing airburst munitions that can provide close in UAS kill capability. Adding a CROWS II RWS with LAND-LGR4 launcher and a laser designator mounted on the O-1 deck, above and behind the Mk38, would allow them to begin engaging UAS and other threats at triple the effective range of the 30mm.
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Any thoughts on happenings in the Red Sea Chuck?
If you are referring to the piracy, can only suggest a punitive response, not an invasion, but a response that would convince them this is not a good idea.
I think the challenge is once there are hostages they have leverage and protection. If they crew could have gotten to a safe room even for a small period of time it might have been easy to knock off the force brought aboard and surrounding boats. Makes me think a bait ship or Q ship would make a good idea.
What makes you think PATFORSWA has upgraded the Mk38 to the completely new Mod4 variant?
It is not that they have been upgraded to the Mk38 Mod4, it is that the existing Mk38 Mod2/3 have been upgraded to 30mm. This was always an option. I learned that it had been done during my tour of Bollinger shipyard. https://chuckhillscgblog.net/2023/09/11/tour-of-bollingers-lockport-yard-where-frcs-are-built/
If you look at the barrel length and muzzle brake I don’t think this is correct.
Stop making sense, the US Military does not approve…