Ukraine’s F-16s Just Got a New Add-On—and It’s Shredding Enemy Drones
united24media.com
Ukraine’s F-16s now feature APKWS precision rocket systems and Sniper XP pods—providing cost-effective, high-precision defenses against enemy drones.

Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets were spotted equipped with advanced targeting pods that allow the integration of laser-guided weapons—including the US-made APKWS II precision rocket system, which enables far more cost-effective engagements against drones. A photo of the upgraded jet was published by the Telegram channel Avia OFN on December 4.

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These pods are essential: without them, Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II rockets cannot be employed. The system has emerged as one of the most affordable and effective ways to destroy drones, avoiding the high cost of expending traditional air-to-air missiles.

  • Buffalox@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    how many Ukrainians do you think Russia has trained to be extremely good at shooting a Browning M2 .50 cal heavy machine gun accurately

    I’m guessing that considering Ukrainian military superior skills, 1 for each major city should be enough. 😋
    OK just kidding, I get your point, Russia has made the entire Ukrainian population part of the war. Which makes Ukraine outnumber Russia even with a fourth the population.