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UAE's AH-64 Apaches Swat Down Iranian Shahed Drones with M230 Chain Gun
The UAE showed that its AH-64 Apaches and F-16s are actively flying in the counter-drone role, tackling Iranian drones before ...
The new airburst-capable 30mm round is meant to give the helicopters drone hunting capabilities without extensive new training for pilots. By Nicholas Slayton Published Feb 17, 2026 8:10 AM EST The ...
U.S. AH-64 pilots say video of the helicopter shooting drones out of the sky show a new, air-to-air role for the venerable gunship.
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Army Tests Apache Helicopter for Counter UAS
As the military ramps up its investment in counter uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) technology, the U.S. Army believes it has developed the ability to take down enemy drones using attack helicopters.
The U.S. Army says its premier attack helicopter successfully defeated various drones during a recent trial aimed at demonstrating the aircraft’s viability on modern battlefields, where unmanned ...
Manufactured by Israeli defense contractor Rafael, the SPIKE NLOS missile has been in service for years—and has seen extensive combat in the Israeli Defense Forces’ operations in the Levant. In August ...
The U.S. Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopter recently demonstrated its ability to detect, track, and defeat unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) during Operation Flyswatter, a live-fire event at Marine ...
The Army has awarded Boeing a $4.68 billion firm-fixed-price contract to procure new Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, Longbow crew trainers, and related parts and accessories. The award includes ...
The Army plans to be fully divested from the AH-64D within the next few years, starting in Fiscal Year 2026. As a platform, however, the Apache helicopter is not going anywhere. Throughout the Apache ...
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