U.S. Fighter Aircraft Engage Houthi Drones with AGR-20 APKWS Laser-Guided Rockets
The AGR-20 APKWS is a laser-guided conversion of the unguided 70mm Hydra rocket, designed to provide a low-cost, precision-guided munition.
YEMEN - On March 19, 2025, U.S. fighter aircraft successfully intercepted and destroyed multiple Iran-backed Houthi one-way-attack drones using the AGR-20 FALCO Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS), a laser-guided 2.75-inch rocket system as U.S. Central Command says it carries out its “continuous operations” against the Houthi terrorist organization.
This engagement underscores the U.S. military’s ongoing efforts to counter Houthi threats in the Middle East, particularly in the Red Sea region, where the Iran-supported militia has escalated attacks against military and commercial targets.
Details of the Engagement
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