Japan to Enhance Defense with Drone Replacements for Attack Helicopters.

Japan's army plans to replace its attack and observation helicopters with drones that will take over the roles of utility and attack, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The move may lead other militaries to rethink the role of their helicopters. Japan's decision to junk its attack helicopters has other nations thinking what to do with theirs. However, Japan is not giving up on helicopters and plans to acquire additional transport and utility helicopters.