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U.S. Marine Corps will initially deploy Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) from AH-1W Cobra helicopters, developed by BAE Systems in partnership with the U.S. government. APKWS provides aviators with a highly precise weapon that is effective against soft and lightly armored targets while minimizing collateral damage. It is mainly important in urban areas and other situations in which non-combatants or friendly forces are near hostile targets. “The weapon system, which transforms standard 2.75-inch unguided rockets to smart, highly precise laser-guided missiles, "is a game-changer for our nation's war fighters," said Mike Lewis, vice president and general manager of soldier...