https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-army-trains-apache-helicopter-pilots-to-shoot-dronesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-army-trains-apache-helicopter-pilots-to-shoot-droneshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-army-trains-apache-helicopter-pilots-to-shoot-drones#u168797Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:56:39 +0000The US Army is training Apache helicopter pilots to shoot down drones, adapting 20th-century airframes for a new era of drone warfare. The training focuses on countering Iranian-style Shahed drones. Apache attack helicopters are being used with targeting data from ground air defenses to destroy drones.Why it mattersThis development reflects the evolving nature of modern warfare, where traditional military assets are being repurposed to counter emerging threats like drones. The use of drones in various conflicts has prompted the US military to reassess its strategies and tactics. The training o