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Indian Army to retire 41 Cheetahs and Chetaks

Posted on January 8, 2017 by alert5

The Indian Army is proposing a replacement of 41 Cheetah and Chetak helicopters with the indigenous Dhruv as quickly as possible.

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RoK Army AH-64Es carried out first live-firing exercise at home

Posted on December 30, 2016December 30, 2016 by alert5

South Korea’s new fleet of AH-64E attack helicopters were given the chance to demonstrate their prowess for the first time at home during a live-fire exercise at a military range in Yangpyeong on Dec. 29.

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Texas Army National Guard Apache crashes

Posted on December 29, 2016December 29, 2016 by alert5

A Texas Army National Guard AH-64 crashed in Galveston Bay on Dec. 28. Two on board the rotorcraft were killed.

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Israeli Air Force is opposing plan by Army to acquire long-range missiles

Posted on December 27, 2016December 27, 2016 by alert5

Israel is mulling an option to equip its artillery corps with long-range surface-to-surface missile that can reach targets deep inside Lebanon. However, the plan is being opposed by the Air Force who believes its warplanes are more suited for the job.

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