Anti-surface warfare helicopters are here to stay
Continuous sizable investment in helicopters with anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare capabilities indicates that they remain key to naval operations.
By Norbert Neumann
While there is increased attention around the development and testing of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) used for anti-surface and anti-submarine purposes, anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW) helicopters still have major strategic importance in keeping fleets safe from enemy submarines and other vessels.
Helicopters are rapidly deployable from vessels and are out of range of torpedoes launched from submarines. They are fitted with sophisticated sensors and armed with torpedoes and missiles that can track and hunt down adversary boats. Such helicopters are often used as multi-role aircraft that perform search and rescue tasks, too.
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