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Army's focus shifts towards helicopters amidst procurement budget analysis
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The U.S. Army's spending on aircraft procurement closely rivals its investment in land vehicles, indicating a shift in focus within the military branch. Following the establishment of the Department of the Air Force on September 18, 1947, which included both the United States Air Force and Space Force, the Army was initially left with limited aviation assets. However, over time, it has rebuilt its air capabilities with a significant emphasis on helicopters.

"After the formation of the Air Force, the Army was left with very little in the way of aviation assets. Relegated to a support mission, a relative handful of aircrafts were used in an observation role in support of field artillery units," stated Army Aviation. The current United States Army Aviation Branch was officially established on April 12, 1983.

In recent years, helicopters have become integral to U.S. Army operations. These aircraft provide significant firepower and mobility advantages. The stated mission of Army Aviation is "to find, fix and destroy any enemy through fire and maneuver and to provide combat support and combat service support in coordinated operations as an integral member of the combined arms team fully integrated within joint operational framework."

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The financial allocations for army procurement reveal that while more is spent on vehicles than aircraft—$4.5 billion for weapons and tracked combat vehicles compared to $3.8 billion for aircraft in 2023—the difference is not substantial. In 2024, vehicle procurement decreased to $3.8 billion while aircraft spending dropped to $3.1 billion.

Overall, missiles and ammunition account for a larger portion of the budget than either category—$6.6 billion or 28% in 2023 rising to $8 billion or 34% in 2024—indicating preparation for conflicts likely involving air power rather than ground-based warfare.

Most U.S. Army aircraft are helicopters such as the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter (824 units), Boeing CH-47 Chinook heavy transport helicopter (510 units), and Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopter (2,299 units). These numbers reflect the Army's emphasis on aerial capability alongside traditional land forces.

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