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U.S. Army Trains Apache Helicopter Pilots to Shoot Drones
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The U.S. Army's Apache attack helicopters are adapting to modern warfare challenges, particularly the prevalence of drones on the battlefield, as traditional targets like tanks become less common.
- In a recent training exercise called Skyfall 2 in Germany, Apache pilots from the 2-159th Attack Battalion practiced engaging propeller-driven drones similar in size to Russian and Iranian Shahed attack drones.
- This exercise reflects a broader military reassessment of the effectiveness of 20th-century battlefield technologies in an era increasingly dominated by drone warfare.
- The training aims to determine the Apaches' potential role and value in countering drone threats amid evolving combat environments.
