Four soldiers were killed when their Black Hawk helicopter went down in the central province of Meta on May. 10.
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Category: Army
Pakistan successfully test-fires HQ-7A (FM-90)
The Pakistani Army successfully tested the Chinese HQ-7A (FM-90) SHORADS on May 11. The test was witnessed by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif.
Australia commissions two CH-47Fs into service
At a ceremony held in Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville on May 5, Australia commissioned its first two Boeing CH-47F helicopters into service.
Photo: Corporal Mark Doran
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Jordan wants a single UH-60M for VIP duties
Jordan has request via the Foreign Military Sale route for a single UH-60M helicopter VIP role.
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Indian Army inducts Akash surface-to-air missile
The Indian Army inducted the Akash air defense missile system into service on May 2. The indigenous surface-to-air missile is operational with the Indian Air Force as well.
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Photo: DRDO