US EditionUS Army Launches Altius 700 Drone From Apache Helicopter
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US Army launches Altius 700 drone from Apache helicopter
The US Army has for the first time launched a drone from an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter, firing an Anduril Industries Altius 700 medium-range launched effect during a warfighting experiment at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, on February 26, 2026. The test took place during a warfighting experiment known as CDF CFWE 26 at Yuma Proving Ground and was led by the US Army’s Aviation Future Capability Directorate. The project went from a formal US …
In March, an AH-64E Apache helicopter launched an Altius 700 reconnaissance and strike drone using a rocket booster. This is another step towards equipping US Army helicopters with multi-role unmanned aerial vehicles.
AH-64 Apache is a biomotor attack helicopter designed for high precision missions, destruction of blinds and armed hearing in hostile environments. Originally developed by Hughes Helicopters and currently manufactured by Boeing, the model acts as the backbone of the U.S. Army combat aircraft and more than 18 partner nations. With more than 5.3 million hours of flight accumulated since its introduction in 1986, the aircraft is highlighted by its …
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