Helicopters Rise as Drone Hunters: France’s Tigre Leads the Charge in Modern Air Defense
In the evolving landscape of modern warfare, where low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles increasingly challenge expensive traditional air defenses, attack helicopters are proving their worth… 
In the evolving landscape of modern warfare, where low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles increasingly challenge expensive traditional air defenses, attack helicopters are proving their worth as versatile and effective counter-drone platforms. The French Tigre helicopter has recently demonstrated remarkable prowess, achieving a reported 100% interception rate against Iranian-designed Shahed drones during operations supporting allied forces. This success underscores a broader shift in tactical doctrines, as militaries worldwide reassess the role of rotary-wing aircraft in neutralizing the asymmetric threats posed by kamikaze drones.
The Tigre, a collaborative Franco-German development by Airbus…
