Iraq is in the final stages to induct the Mi-28 attack helicopter into service. An official statement said Minister of Defense Khalid al-Obaidi observed “the final stage of preparing and arming the first group of” helicopters on Oct. 26.
Category: Army
Wolf Pack airmen defend Kunsan alongside ROK special forces
For the first time, airmen from Wolf Pack work alongside ROK special forces, ROK Army, and ROKAF to help defend Kunsan airbase from simulated attacks.
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CSBA: U.S. Army could field a forward-deployed A2/AD force
Expanding on U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s suggestion that the U.S. Army resume its mission of coastal defense, CSBA Research Fellow Eric Lindsey argues that the service should be bolder and field a forward-deployed anti-access/area-denial force with its land-based anti-air, anti-ship, and surface-to-surface strike assets.
Taiwan set to receive Black Hawks in December
Delivery for 60 Black Hawk helicopters that Taiwan purchased in 2010 will commence in December.
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Florida National Guard’s Kiowas getting new lease of life
Three of the remaining Florida National Guard Kiowas based in Jacksonville will be transferred to different Florida sheriffs’ offices as civilian law-enforcement aircraft.
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