Army cuts helicopters, pushes ‘Amazon for war’ as drone combat reshapes military
The Army's fiscal year 2027 budget proposes significant cuts to helicopter procurement while increasing investment in drone technology. This shift reflects the evolving nature of warfare, particularly lessons learned from recent conflicts. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential loss of critical aviation capabilities as resources are redirected towards unmanned systems.
- ▪The budget cuts Apache funding from approximately $361.7 million to about $1.5 million.
- ▪The Army plans to reduce active-duty aviation positions by roughly 6,500 over fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
- ▪Senator Mark Kelly expressed concerns about the Army's budget request, highlighting the lack of funding for key helicopter models.
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Conflicts Defense Army cuts helicopters, pushes ‘Amazon for war’ as drone combat reshapes military Fiscal year 2027 budget proposes steep reductions in Apache, Black Hawk and Chinook procurement while boosting drone investment By Morgan Phillips Fox News Published May 22, 2026 5:30am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Army trains in Texas for the demands of the modern battlefield Army engineers are trying to adapt to the evolving demands of the modern battlefield. In Fort Hood, Texas, active, reserve and National Guard Army troops put their combat abilities to the test in a rigorous, hands-on training.
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