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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South Korea raises readiness of amphibious helicopters to 90% and strengthens coastal response
South Korea has raised the readiness level of its Surion-based amphibious helicopters, with the Marine Corps fleet reaching 90% operational availability in 2025.
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Helicopter of the Israel Defense Forces crashes in the West Bank during aerial recovery operation
A Yanshuf helicopter — the local designation of the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk — of the Israel Defense Forces crashed near Gush Etzion, south of Jerusalem, in the West Bank, during an aerial recovery operation. According to military authorities, there were no injuries.
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Russia tests Mi-34M1 with VK-650V engine in return to 1980s project
Russia has begun flight tests of the Mi-34M1, a modernized version of the light multipurpose helicopter, with the original design dating back to 1986.
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MH-6 Little Bird proves its versatility in Night Stalkers operations in the Atlantic
The MH-6 Little Bird helicopter, operated by the U.S. Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, drew attention again after participating in the operation to seize the tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic.
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U.S. helicopter hit during operation to capture Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela
A military helicopter from the United States was hit by gunfire during an operation in Caracas, Venezuela, carried out in the early hours of January 3, 2025.
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Video: India officially presents the new-generation DHRUV-NG helicopter
India officially unveiled the new-generation civil helicopter DHRUV-NG during a ceremony held in Bangalore. The event was attended by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and executives from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
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The first Jupiter HC2 helicopter enters service in the UK ahead of overseas missions
The first Jupiter HC2 helicopter has officially entered service in the UK after starting flights at RAF Benson, ahead of its future deployment on overseas missions.
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New Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters delivered to Russian operators for Arctic and Far East operations
Russian Helicopters has completed the delivery of a new batch of multifunctional Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters to three Russian airlines, expanding transport accessibility in strategic regions of the country’s Far North and Far East.
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China Unveils Z-21 Helicopter Inspired by Apache After Firing and High-Altitude Tests
China took another step in its military modernization by displaying new images of the Z-21 helicopter, an attack model heavily inspired by the AH-64 Apache from the United States.
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Long-range Ukrainian drone shoots down Russian Mi-8 helicopter for the first time
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces have for the first time shot down a Russian helicopter using a long-range drone, in an attack carried out near Kuteynikovo, in the Rostov region.
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Marocco buys 10 H225M and accelerates modernization amid tension with Algeria
Morocco will strengthen its combat search and rescue operations with the purchase of ten Airbus H225M helicopters, announced at the Dubai Air Show.
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