• US Apache attack helicopter shoots new 30mm rounds to blow up drones midair The proximity-fuzed XM1225 detonates near targets, widening its lethal radius against air and ground threats. • The US Army has live-tested an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter firing the 30×113mm XM1225 Aviation Proximity Explosive (APEX) round to counter drones. • During the trial, the helicopter engaged air-to-air targets at varying ranges. • The test highlighted the munition’s accuracy, versatility, and effectiveness against aerial threats, advancing rotary-wing counter-drone capability. • The Apache, primarily designed for anti-armor missions using weapons such as the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile and Hellfire variants, also employs its M230 Chain Gun for engagements against light armor and personnel. • Recently, US Army soldiers evaluated a heavy-lift cargo drone at Fort Stewart, Georgia, as the service considers expanding autonomous resupply capabilities to frontline units.
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- US Apache attack helicopter shoots new 30mm rounds to blow up drones midair The proximity-fuzed XM1225 detonates near targets, widening its lethal radius against air and ground threats. The US Army has live-tested an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter firing the 30×113mm XM1225 Aviation Proximity Explosive (APEX) round to counter drones. During the trial, the helicopter engaged air-to-air targets at varying ranges. The test highlighted the munition’s accuracy, versatility, and effectiveness against aerial threats, advancing rotary-wing counter-drone capability. The Apache, primarily designed for a
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