Production Of AH-64 Apache’s New Counter-Drone Cannon Shell Ammunition Ramping-Up

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Source: The War ZoneBy: Howard AltmanDate: 04/16/2026, 10:51:00 AM
The Army is accelerating procurement of 30x113mm XM1225 Aviation Proximity Explosive (APEX) rounds for its fleet of AH-64 Apache attack helicopters. The move comes as the service is looking to enhance the aircraft’s burgeoning role as a counter-drone platform, something…
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