AH64-D Apache Longbow during flight testing at Boeing testing ground.DOD photo by : MSGT LANCE CHEUNG, USAF
Next-Gen Apache Helicopters Get New Technology -- Arizona Republic
Boeing Co. is incorporating new technology in the next generation of Apache Longbow helicopters that will enable pilots to control unmanned aircraft from their cockpits.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or UAVs, are pilotless aircraft that have helped the military gather video footage and other data in dangerous combat areas without putting soldiers directly at risk.
The use of UAVs has grown in recent years, spurred by the military's demand for aircraft that can gather enemy data without exposing the location of soldiers and pilots. The vehicles range from ultrasmall gadgets that fit in the palm of a person's hand to aircraft the size of a personal airplane.
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My Comment: Another program that reveals the incredible growth and reach of UAVs in combat operations.
More News On The U.S. Apache Fleet
Boeing launches next generation Apache helicopter -- I.T. Vibe
Next-generation aircraft -- AZ Central
A first, last flight for Apache pilot -- www.Army.mil
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