Ellie Cook is a Newsweek security and defense reporter based in London, U.K. Her work focuses largely on the Russia-Ukraine war, the U.S. military, weapons systems and emerging technology.

Ellie Cook is a Newsweek security and defense reporter based in London, U.K. Her work focuses largely on the Russia-Ukraine war, the U.S. military, weapons systems and emerging technology.

The Apache AH-64 attack helicopters have been seen firing upgraded Hellfire missiles to destroy kamikaze drones mid-air, as per a video recently shared by the US Central Command on X. The ...

Army Apache crews were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross 34 years after their combat operation kicked off Operation ...

U.S. Army photo by Capt. Gabrielle Hildebrand U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopters fired 15 Hellfire II missiles at Karavia Range Complex, Greece, on May 12, 2023. The Apache is best described as a ...

A US Army official said the Apache helicopter faces threats that may reduce its battlefield prowess.Lt. Gen. Joseph Ryan said ...

The Hellfire missile is touted as being able to destroy any known tank in the world. It's a powerful missile that can be ...

An Apache helicopter-fired Hellfire missile can typically hit... Here’s What You Need to Know: The HELLFIRE has been combat tested for years as a helicopter-fired attack missile and has in more ...

An attack helicopter by trade ... the latest weapon in an already tremendous arsenal the Apache can carry and which includes Hellfire missiles, 2.75-inch rockets, and 30 mm chain gun rounds.

A recent example of this is testing in support of an airworthiness release that will allow the Spike non-line of site missile to be integrated into the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter. Always ...

As one of the most advanced attack helicopters in the world ... to top speeds of roughly 180 mph. The Apache can equip a 30mm automatic cannon, Hellfire missiles, Hydra rocket pods, Stringer ...

The 800 Hellfire missiles requested by Poland via a US Foreign Military Sale will equip the country's AW149 helicopter fleet, with a follow-on request likely to arm Apache helicopters and potentially ...