Indian Air Force Upgrades Helicopters for Enhanced Drone Defense Capabilities
The Indian Air Force is enhancing its helicopter fleet to counter drone threats by equipping them with micro-missiles, AI-powered target identification, radio-frequency and GPS jammers, and advanced warheads. These upgrades were tested during the ROTOR CLAP III military exercises in Rajasthan, involving attack and utility helicopters such as the AH-64 Apache, Mi-25, Mi-35, Prachand, Chinook, Mi-17, and Dhruv. The initiative aims to transform helicopters into effective aerial drone defense platforms.
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firstpost broke this story on 3 Aug, 07:51 am. Other outlets followed.