Russia has reportedly begun a new upgrade of the Mi-28NM attack helicopter, incorporating electronic warfare equipment aimed at countering drones, a threat that has come to play a central role in the war in Ukraine.
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MH-47 Chinook could become a tanker helicopter for U.S. special operations forces
The United States Army Special Operations Command is studying the possibility of turning the MH-47 Chinook helicopters used by the Night Stalkers into aerial refueling platforms.
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U.S. Army awards US$249 million contract for Chinook engines
The United States Army has awarded Honeywell a contract worth approximately US$249 million for the maintenance and overhaul of T55 engines used in CH-47 Chinook helicopters.
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Russia loses Mi-8 helicopter and crew may have died during operation
Russia has confirmed the loss of a multipurpose Mi-8 helicopter after propagandists linked to the armed forces posted farewell messages for the aircraft’s crew.
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US uses helicopters and destroys 6 Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz
AH-64 Apache helicopters from the United States Army and MH-60 Seahawk helicopters from the Navy were used to destroy six small Iranian boats that were threatening commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
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FPV drone hits U.S. Black Hawk helicopter at base in Iraq
A Black Hawk helicopter from U.S. forces was struck by an FPV drone during an attack on a military base in Iraq, according to released footage and independent analysis.
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Military helicopter crash in Qatar kills six during training
A military helicopter belonging to the Qatar Armed Forces crashed in the country’s territorial waters on the night of March 21, resulting in the deaths of six people on board.
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Russian Ka-52 helicopter is shot down by fiber-optic FPV drone
A Russian Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter was shot down by a fiber-optic FPV drone used by soldiers from the 1st Unmanned Systems Battalion “Sky Predators,” a unit integrated into Ukraine’s 59th Brigade.
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China tests helicopter with coaxial rotors inspired by the S-97 and SB-1 Defiant
New images circulating on Chinese social networks indicate that China may be testing a second demonstrator of a compound helicopter based on the coaxial rotor and rear propulsor architecture, a concept made famous by Sikorsky in the United States.
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Man brings down helicopter after breaking into airport to “test” aircraft in Brazil
A man who invaded an airport in Brazil to “test” a helicopter ended up crashing the aircraft during an attempted takeoff, local media reported.
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Iran reportedly received Mi-28 Havoc Attack helicopters from Russia
Iran has reportedly received Russian-made Mi-28 Havoc Attack helicopters, according to independent defense profiles and open-source intelligence (OSINT) accounts.
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U.S. Air Force completes deployment of the HH-60W to Europe
The U.S. Air Force confirmed that the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron received its final HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter at Aviano Air Base, completing the unit’s transition to the new platform.
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