U.S. Army Tests Apache AH-64E v6 in Networked Defense Against Drone Threats
Aviation News – The U.S. Army has conducted a major evaluation of the AH-64E Version 6 Apache, examining its enhanced ability to counter emerging unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats in modern combat environments. The test, carried out under Operation Flyswatter, assessed how the upgraded Apache performs when networked and data-linked against asymmetric drone targets. The event brought together Army aviation units, program officials, and industry partners to validate capabilities that were first selected for integration as part of the helicopter’s ongoing modernization pathway.
