India, Oct. 21 -- The Department of War has announced that it signed a Framework Agreement with BAE Systems to surge the production of counter-drone precision interceptors.
The multi-year agreement outlines the procurement of up to 25,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems annually for up to seven years, pending congressional authorization and appropriations.
"By securing multi-year demand, this agreement keeps production lines running at capacity, provides our forces with interceptor inventory, and flips the cost calculus in the taxpayer's favor," said Michael P. Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment.
Beyond the baseline of 25,000 units per year, the framework establishes an actionable pathway to surge outpu...