颱風戰機升級：整合 APKWS II 導引火箭反制無人機威脅!

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🔹 整合背景｜Integration Background

《The War Zone》報導，貝宜系統（BAE Systems） 計畫將 先進精準擊殺武器系統 II 型（APKWS II） 導引火箭，整合至 「颱風」（Eurofighter Typhoon）戰機，作為低成本反無人機選項，提升作戰彈性。

BAE Systems has announced plans to integrate the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) onto Eurofighter Typhoon jets, offering a low-cost counter-drone capability and enhancing mission flexibility.

🔹 實戰經驗與效能｜Combat-Proven & Cost-Effective

BAE 表示，APKWS II 在多場實戰與測試中已展現可靠效能，未來若與 ECRS Mk2 雷達 搭配，將能精確偵測 低雷達截面積（RCS）目標，如小型無人機與巡弋飛彈，並以火箭彈攔截。

BAE Systems highlighted that APKWS II is combat-proven, and when paired with the ECRS Mk2 radar, Typhoons will be able to track low-RCS threats, including drones and cruise missiles, and intercept them effectively.

APKWS II 的核心是 雷射導引套件，可安裝於 70 公厘無導引火箭上，將其升級為精準武器，適合打擊 低機動性無人機。未來更計畫增加 紅外線尋標器，賦予 射後不理（fire-and-forget） 能力。

At its core, APKWS II is a laser guidance kit that transforms standard 70mm unguided rockets into precision-guided munitions, particularly effective against low-maneuverability drones. Future upgrades may include IR seekers to enable fire-and-forget capabilities.

🔹 成本與載臺優勢｜Cost & Efficiency

• 單枚成本：約 2 萬美元（約新台幣 60.7 萬元）

• 火箭發動機＋彈頭成本：數千美元

• 相對比較：遠低於動輒數十萬至百萬美元的空對空飛彈

The cost of an APKWS II rocket is roughly $20,000, plus a few thousand dollars for the motor and warhead—making it far more cost-effective than air-to-air missiles that can cost hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars.

此外，戰機若掛載傳統空對空飛彈，每個掛點僅能攜帶 1 枚；但安裝 火箭莢艙 時，可一次裝備 7 枚 APKWS II 火箭，大幅提升火力密度與作戰效率。

A single missile hardpoint usually carries only one air-to-air missile, but with a rocket pod, the Typhoon can carry seven APKWS II rockets per station, significantly increasing firepower and operational efficiency.

🔹 戰略意涵｜Strategic Implications

• 低成本反制：適合應對數量龐大的商規與軍規無人機。

• 提升彈性：讓「颱風」在空防、空優任務中兼顧反無人機作戰。

• 歐洲需求上升：受烏俄戰爭、中東衝突影響，反無人機能力已成戰機使用國的 迫切需求。

This integration underscores:

• Cost-effective counter-drone operations

• Enhanced mission flexibility for Typhoons

• Rising European demand for counter-UAS capabilities, influenced by Ukraine and Middle East conflicts.

📌 總結｜Summary
BAE Systems 的整合計畫，將讓「颱風」戰機具備 低成本、大密度火箭攔截能力，對應新世代 無人機與巡弋飛彈威脅。這不僅擴展了歐洲戰機的作戰選項，也顯示 反無人機作戰 已成為空防體系的關鍵任務之一。

BAE’s initiative ensures the Typhoon can deliver low-cost, high-volume precision fire against drones and cruise missiles—positioning counter-UAS operations as a core mission in future air defense.