Combat Helicopters and Drones in the Russian–Ukrainian Conflict
Journal: Hadtudományi szemle
Year: 2024

Combat helicopters, once a dominant force on the battlefield, are facing an existential crisis in the wake of the Ukraine war. Their vulnerability to advanced air defence systems and proliferation of cheap, effective drones has led to significant losses and a re-evaluation of their role in modern warfare. The article explores this changing landscape, detailing the historical significance of helicopters and the challenges they face in Ukraine. It analyses the rise of drones and their growing impo