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Defence
Indian Army Apache Helicopter Shoots Down Drone with 30mm Chain Gun in Jaisalmer
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 09:36 PM
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An Indian Army Apache attack helicopter in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, successfully engaged and destroyed an unmanned aerial vehicle using its 30 mm chain gun.
In Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, the Indian Army showcased the combat capability of its Apache attack helicopters by intercepting an unmanned aerial vehicle in flight. The helicopter locked onto the drone and fired its 30 mm chain gun, bringing the target down.
The Apache, a mainstay of India's air‑ground strike fleet, is equipped with a 30 mm M230 chain gun that can engage both ground and aerial threats. In this instance, the weapon proved effective against a small, fast‑moving drone, highlighting the platform's versatility.
The incident underscores the growing emphasis on counter‑drone measures within the armed forces, as unmanned systems become more prevalent in both hostile and civilian airspace. The successful engagement demonstrates the Army's readiness to neutralise aerial threats swiftly.
The Apache, a mainstay of India's air‑ground strike fleet, is equipped with a 30 mm M230 chain gun that can engage both ground and aerial threats. In this instance, the weapon proved effective against a small, fast‑moving drone, highlighting the platform's versatility.
The incident underscores the growing emphasis on counter‑drone measures within the armed forces, as unmanned systems become more prevalent in both hostile and civilian airspace. The successful engagement demonstrates the Army's readiness to neutralise aerial threats swiftly.