Apache helicopters downed drones in air-to-air combat with 30mm proximity ammo

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — The U.S. Army’s Apache attack helicopter AH-64 broke new ground by firing 30mm proximity ammunition at ...

Army successfully tests Apache with new ammunition meant to shred drone swarms

The new airburst-capable 30mm round is meant to give the helicopters drone hunting capabilities without extensive new ...

AH-64 Apache Is Getting Proximity Fuzed 30mm Cannon Ammo For Swatting Down Drones

Apaches live-fire tested the 30x113mm XM1225 Aviation Proximity Explosive (APEX) ammo last December, according to a recent Army release. The trials occurred at the service’s sprawling Yuma Proving ...
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US Apache attack helicopter shoots new 30mm rounds to blow up drones midair

The US Army has live-tested an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter firing the 30×113mm XM1225 ...
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BRPD’s newest drone addition fuels their reliance on technology in the force

The Stalker VXE30, made by Lockheed Martin, can help locate fugitives using thermal imaging, and police officers can ...
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New Heavy-Lift Remotely Piloted Helicopter to Boost Canada’s Reforestation

A drone expert has gone the extra mile and developed a heavy-duty, remotely piloted platform that could, among other things, transform reforestation efforts for the better. The freshly launched Condor ...
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Russia is keeping its helicopters away from Ukraine's naval drones, a special forces commander says. They were becoming 'easy targets'.

Russian helicopters are now steering clear of Ukraine's naval drones because they are vulnerable to the surface-to-air missiles some carry, a Ukrainian special forces commander said. The commander, ...
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Who knew Ukraine could target Russian helicopters with drones?

In a dramatic escalation, Ukrainian drones successfully targeted a Russian chopper. The strike caused immediate chaos and stunned Russian forces on the ground. Analysts note the increasing efficiency ...