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Tennessee National Guard Black Hawk crashes

Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 by alert5

A Black Hawk helicopter crashed in northern Alabama, killing two crew members who were part of the Tennessee National Guard. The aircraft went down on Highway 53 near the intersection of Burrell Road in Madison County during a routine training mission. The crash sparked a fire that left the helicopter a “total loss,” according to the Madison County Sheriff’s office. First responders found the helicopter “engulfed in flames” upon arrival, and given the visible extent of the damage, they determined there were no survivors.

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Germany clears the sale of H145M helicopters to Cyprus

Posted on February 12, 2023 by alert5

Cyprus state broadcaster CyBC and German news magazine Der Spiegel have reported that Germany has approved the sale of the H145M light attack helicopter to Cyprus.

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JGSDF MV-22 flights into Camp Tachikawa trigger protests

Posted on February 3, 2023 by alert5

Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has sparked controversy with the start of its series of flights of its MV-22 Ospreys at Tachikawa Airfield, and the move was met with protests outside the camp.

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CBO report discusses technical challenges and cost of hypersonic weapons

Posted on February 3, 2023February 2, 2023 by alert5

The U.S. military’s development of hypersonic missiles has been analyzed by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), and the results are in. Hypersonic weapons, capable of flying at five times the speed of sound, are touted as the future of rapid strike capabilities. However, according to the CBO, there are still hurdles to overcome before these missiles can be fully operational.

Photo: USAF

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Lockheed Martin’s DEIMOS: First Light Demonstrated

Posted on January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 by alert5

Lockheed Martin, a leading aerospace and defense company, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful demonstration of “first light” from its Directed Energy Interceptor for Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System (DEIMOS) system.

Graphic: Lockheed Martin
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