diff --git a/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml b/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml
index 0156098506..f7d4b53413 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml
+++ b/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml
@@ -90,6 +90,9 @@
 	DrawLineToTarget:
 	ActorLostNotification:
 		Notification: unitlost.aud
+	Explodes:
+		Weapon: HeliExplode
+		EmptyWeapon: HeliExplode
 
 ^Infantry:
 	AppearsOnRadar: