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27 March

US Army Suffers Third Apache Helicopter Crash in Two Months

The US Army’s Apache helicopter is once again facing public scrutiny after a crash Monday night at a military base in Washington state.

22 March

Air

A Mi-24 helicopter is seen flying overhead. The helicopter is painted in camouflage, with stripes of the Ukrainian flag's blue and yellow colors running its body horizontally.

Juster Domingo

Czech Republic Sends Last Two Mi-24 Helicopters to Ukraine

The Czech Republic has transferred its last two Mi-24 attack helicopters to Ukraine, bringing the total of Prague's Mi-24 donations to eight.

21 March

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Indian Army Creates First Apache Attack Helicopter Squadron

The Indian Army has created its first AH-64E attack helicopter squadron in preparation for the arrival of six Apaches from the US.

15 March

Air

Yesterday a Royal Air Force Chinook operated by a 27 Squadron crew out of RAF Odiham headed to Holbeach Ranges to conduct a Gunnery sortie. The aircraft flying as VORTEX468 lifted out of Odiham with a full complement of Air Loadmasters looking to complete vital currencies via the Annual Combat Marksmanship Test, firing the aircrafts M134 Minigun and M60D machine gun. After completing the day element of the range, the aircraft landed on at RAF Coningsby to take on fuel and have a full ammo replenishment thanks to the RAF Odiham armourers. After which she headed back out to complete the same package, but at night, with the crew utilising Night Vision Goggles. Joint Helicopter Command deploy Chinooks all across the globe in support of RAF and wider-Defence operations and exercises, completing sorties such as this ensures all of our Chinook crews are able to fly and operate the weaponry on-board whenever they are called upon.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Buys 14 Chinook Extended Range Helicopters From US

The British government has signed a contract to procure 14 CH-47F Chinook extended-range military helicopters from the US.

14 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

Bell, Leonardo Team Up for NATO’s New Medium Lift Helicopter Program

Bell Textron and Leonardo have announced a partnership to strengthen their bid for NATO’s new medium lift helicopter program.

13 March

DOD Contracts

Joe Saballa

Bell Textron Wins $455M AH-1Z Viper Helicopter Contract for Nigeria

Bell Textron has been awarded a $455-million contract to deliver 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters to Nigeria.

12 March

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Bell Textron Opens Lab for Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft Program

Bell Textron has opened its Weapon Systems Integration Lab to support the US Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program.

5 March

Air

Argentina's Mi-171E helicopter, H-95, is seen flying above a green plains. An orange cable with what appears to be a hook contraption on its end dangles from its body. The helicopter is painted orange on its upper half and outside the cockpit, and gray on its lower half. Its body has many writings and decals on it, including "H-95" and "Fuerza Aérea Argentina" painted in black and all caps. Below, on the ground, an individual wearing an orange high-vis jacket and black pants appear to be looking up the aircraft. Close to him, on the foreground, are dozens of orange container barrels.

Juster Domingo

Argentina Sends Russian-Made Helicopters to Ukraine

Argentina has sent two Mi-171E helicopters originally received from Russia following approval by President Javier Milei.

4 March

Air

Rojoef Manuel

French Navy Accepts Last of Six H160 Guépard Helicopters

The French Navy has received the final H160 Guépard rotorcraft at the Lanvéoc-Poulmic base under a six-unit contract signed in 2020.

1 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army National Guard Grounds All Helicopters Following Fatal Crashes

The US Army National Guard has grounded its entire helicopter fleet following two crashes that happened within a span of 11 days.

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