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The war in Ukraine has dramatically accelerated the development of some military technology - and challenged some older ones.
Back in 2022 I looked at one system that had had a pretty hard year - the helicopters, and concluded that while they still had a role (particularly the transport helos), technology and trends were clearly challenging the attack helicopters in new ways.
Today, I look at how the situation has arguably gotten even harder in 2025, and how some nations are choosing to revise their plans for these very dangerous (and very expensive) systems.
Patreon:
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Reading and Sourcing (partial):
Original video "End of the helicopter? (no) (2022)
• End of the Helicopter? (no) - MANPADS and ...
Chieftain video "No, the attack helo is not dead" (2024)
• No, the Attack Helo is not Dead.
All normal caveats and comments apply. In particular – I note that this material has been created for entertainment purposes and is not intended to be a complete examination of the topic and should not be relied upon to inform financial or other any other views and/or decisions.
Any content relating to the conduct, views, activities or any aspect of any person or character in this video is included for entertainment purposes and does not represent an assertion of fact on those matters or any matters in relation to that person or character.
Care has been taken in compiling data, quotes, and other inputs from various sources but errors can occur. Quotes and included data should be considered illustrative, not definitive and their veracity should not be relied on.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 — Opening Words
00:01:17 — What Am I Talking About?
00:03:39 — What Does It Mean to Be Obsolete?
00:17:26 — Experience in Ukraine
00:26:55 — Threats
00:39:57 — Future threats
00:52:22 — Alternatives & Adaptations
00:56:22 — Improvements
01:00:17 — the Fundamentals
01:01:13 — Channel Update
Description copied from Perun's page on YouTube. Links do not copy properly, if you wish to click through to sourcing please use links on the YouTube description page.
...
The war in Ukraine has dramatically accelerated the development of some military technology - and challenged some older ones.
Back in 2022 I looked at one system that had had a pretty hard year - the helicopters, and concluded that while they still had a role (particularly the transport helos), technology and trends were clearly challenging the attack helicopters in new ways.
Today, I look at how the situation has arguably gotten even harder in 2025, and how some nations are choosing to revise their plans for these very dangerous (and very expensive) systems.
Patreon:
/ perunau
Reading and Sourcing (partial):
Original video "End of the helicopter? (no) (2022)
• End of the Helicopter? (no) - MANPADS and ...
Chieftain video "No, the attack helo is not dead" (2024)
• No, the Attack Helo is not Dead.
Germany Tiger early retirement:
https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/...
https://www.defensenews.com/global/eu...
Reporting on U.S. AH-64 fleet changes
https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopt...
https://defence-industry.eu/u-s-army-...
U.S. Military reimbursement rates (FY2025)
https://comptroller.defense.gov/Porta...
RAND - China looks to Ukraine War for Guidance on Attack Helicopters
https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/...
RUSI - US Army Cuts Signal Emphasis on Readiness
https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-rese...
Mi-17 downing in Myanmar by FPV
https://www.twz.com/air/mi-17-appears...
Mi-24 drone hunting kill markings
/ czechsupplied_mil_mi24v_hind_helicopter_gu...
Improvised Syrian artillery
https://www.bellingcat.com/news/mena/...
M88A3 cancellation
https://www.defensenews.com/land/2025...
Poland Apache buy
https://www.defensenews.com/global/eu...
Reporting on attack helo cancellations/divestments
https://www.twz.com/air/south-korea-c...
https://www.defensenews.com/smr/defen...
https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/...
Netherlands JAGM sale
https://www.airforce-technology.com/n...
Enhanced version of Ka-52 appears
https://www.twz.com/enhanced-version-...
Boeing's plan for AH-64 serving into the 2060s
https://www.twz.com/air/boeings-plan-...
Reporting on E-7
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/06/a...
Reporting on initial ATACMS strikes (2022)
https://www.twz.com/destruction-from-...
KA-52 friendly fire (2024)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuc...
Caveats & Comments:
All normal caveats and comments apply. In particular – I note that this material has been created for entertainment purposes and is not intended to be a complete examination of the topic and should not be relied upon to inform financial or other any other views and/or decisions.
Any content relating to the conduct, views, activities or any aspect of any person or character in this video is included for entertainment purposes and does not represent an assertion of fact on those matters or any matters in relation to that person or character.
Care has been taken in compiling data, quotes, and other inputs from various sources but errors can occur. Quotes and included data should be considered illustrative, not definitive and their veracity should not be relied on.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 — Opening Words
00:01:17 — What Am I Talking About?
00:03:39 — What Does It Mean to Be Obsolete?
00:17:26 — Experience in Ukraine
00:26:55 — Threats
00:39:57 — Future threats
00:52:22 — Alternatives & Adaptations
00:56:22 — Improvements
01:00:17 — the Fundamentals
01:01:13 — Channel Update