Aviation News
The U.S. Army has exercised an option for 12 more UH-72A helicopters. The 12 aircraft on this latest contract option will be delivered starting in August of 2017.
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South Korean Army and Marine Corps units will start to receive unmanned aerial vehicles from next year to help patrol the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
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The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress on the potential sale of 500 AGM-114R Hellfire II Semi-Active Laser (SAL) missiles to Britain.
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Japan tested its improved Type 3 Chū-SAM Kai air defense system at White Sands Missile Range during the summer of 2015.
Photo Credit: Drew Hamilton
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After days of intense competition, the AH-64D team from South Carolina National Guard took home the top performing team award in the inaugural Gunfighter Fly-in helicopter competition.
Photo: Staff Sgt. Monette Wesolek
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