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German Tiger attack helicopter crash in Mali

Posted on July 27, 2017July 27, 2017 by alert5

Two U.N. Peacekeepers from Germany were killed when their Tiger attack helicopter crash 70 km north of Gao, Mali on Jul. 26. The rotorcraft was totally destroyed by fire.

By Alan Lebeda [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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12 American paratroopers injured during night jump in Romania

Posted on July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 by alert5

Twelve U.S. paratroopers participating in the Saber Guardian 17 exercise in Romania were injured during a night jump on Jul. 22.

U.S. Army Paratroopers from 173rd Airborne Brigade, perform a joint force Airborne operation, during the exercise Saber Guardian, Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, Jul 17, 2017. Saber Guardian 17 is an annual, multi-national exercise that aims to assure our Allies and partners of the enduring U.S. commitment to the collective defense and prosperity of the Black Sea region. (Photo by Spc Aaron Bratcher)

Another THAAD test in the works

Posted on July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 by alert5

The Pentagon could be preparing for another test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, according to a U.S. Coast Guard notice.

Photo: Missile Defense Agency
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Plan to deploy JGSDF MV-22s at Saga airport hits roadblock

Posted on July 21, 2017July 21, 2017 by alert5

The Japanese government has determined that the planned deployment of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) MV-22s at Saga airport, Kyushu in fiscal 2019 is unlikely to be executed on time.

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Robots might one day refuel U.S. Army helicopters at forward area

Posted on July 21, 2017July 20, 2017 by alert5

Soldiers manning the fuel pumps at forward refueling points are at risk from enemy targeting and the U.S. Army is testing out a new technology so that it can remove them from harm’s way.

Photo: U.S. Army photo by Mrs. Kathleen Edwards (AMRDEC)
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