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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-16T20:12:25.000Z",
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    "The age of drone warfare brings new battlefield roles for helicopters",
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  "textContent": "The Pentagon is increasingly looking to helicopters as aerial counter-drone platforms, following years of lessons from global conflicts where uncrewed aircraft have proven to be lethal and cost-effective weapons that have overwhelmed traditional air defense systems. Starting on June 22, U.S. Air Force reservists from the 301st Rescue Squadron will take a page out of the Ukrainian Air Force’s strategic playbook, rehearsing counter-drone operations using HH-60W Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopters off […]\n\nThe post The age of drone warfare brings new battlefield roles for helicopters appeared first on The Air Current.",
  "title": "The age of drone warfare brings new battlefield roles for helicopters"
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