The AH-64E Apache has unlocked airborne counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) power, with its Version 6 (V6) upgrade letting it find, track, and engage small drones without major hardware overhauls.
During Operation Flyswatter at Marine Corps Air Station, the helicopter scored 13 kills out of 14 engagements, proving its effectiveness to hunt and neutralize small unmanned threats.
The software-driven upgrade sharpened the fire control radar, helping crews spot small drones faster and relay precise targeting data to Hellfires and Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM).
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