helicopters

US Army Allots $1M for AH-64 Autonomous Refueling System

RE2 Robotics landed a $1 million contract from the US Army to develop an autonomous refueling system for the AH-64 Apache helicopter.

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Russia Considering Developing Unmanned Ka-226 Helicopter

Russian Helicopters is considering a possible unmanned version of the Ka-226 helicopter, a twin-turbine utility rotorcraft initially developed in the late 90s.

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Indian Navy Receives First MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters From US

The Indian Navy has received its first two MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopters of 24 ordered last year from the US for $2.12 billion.

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US Army Conducts Airdrop Tests of New Infantry Squad Vehicle

The US Army carried out a series of airdrop exercises to identify if it would be possible to supply soldiers in military operations with infantry squad vehicles that could allow for rapid battlefield movement.

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Lebanon Army Offers Tourists Helicopter Joyrides

The Lebanese army will start offering tourists helicopter joyrides this week in a bid to boost the coffers of one of the crisis-hit country's key institutions.

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Philippines Grounds Black Hawk Fleet After Deadly Crash

The Philippines grounded its entire fleet of Black Hawk helicopters Thursday after one of the new aircraft crashed during a night-time training flight, killing all six on board.

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Ukraine Unveils Unmanned Combat Rotorcraft

Ukrainian private defense firm Ramzay unveiled an unmanned combat helicopter at the arms and security exhibition in Kyiv.

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USAF Evaluates Electric Vertical-Lift Aircraft in Medical Evacuation

The US Air Force has tested an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for the first time.

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Philippine Air Force Receives New Black Hawk Helicopters

The Philippine Air Force took delivery of five new S-70i Black Hawk combat utility helicopters as part of a $241 million contract between the Asian country and a defense firm in Poland.

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Russian Mi-28NM Helicopter to Carry Cruise Missiles

A Russian attack helicopter currently under production, the Mi-28NM, will be equipped with cruise missiles, state media reported.

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