- Autonomous drone technology testing is underway in Mississippi, driven by the need for industry expansion and procurement.
- U.S. Army conducted testing of new drone capabilities at Fort Rucker, amid calls for accelerated autonomous aircraft development.
- The American Army is receiving AH-64Es and developing new drone weapons for the Apache attack helicopter, capable of carrying up to 16 Hellfire missiles.
U.S. Army Grounds Subset of Boeing AH-64E Fleet Due to Transmission Faults
What happened
The U.S. Army paused flight operations for a subset of its Boeing AH-64E fleet on October 2 due to faults in the Improved Drive System (IDS) transmissions. The Army is currently conducting inspections and corrective actions on these helicopters. Maj. Gen. Phillip “Cain” Baker stated on October 14 that the issue impacts one type of IDS system, though some helicopters have since returned to flight.
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Why it matters
The required inspections and corrective actions are expected to take months. This situation could lead to increased maintenance and repair costs for Boeing.
The American Army is receiving AH-64Es and developing new drone weapons for the Apache attack helicopter.
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Who could feel it
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