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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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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