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First three AH-64Es delivered to Saudi Arabia

Posted on September 19, 2014September 19, 2014 by alert5

Jane’s reported that at least three AH-64E helicopters have been delivered to Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom has reportedly ordered 36 AH-64Es.

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U.S. Black Hawks, Chinook land on Polish farm due to bad weather

Posted on September 12, 2014September 12, 2014 by alert5

Five U.S. Army Black Hawks and one Chinook had to make an unscheduled landing near the village of Gruta, Poland due to bad weather.
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Sikorsky sued for Night Stalkers Black Hawk crash

Posted on September 10, 2014September 10, 2014 by alert5

Sikorsky and its suppliers have been sued for causing a Night Stalkers Black Hawk to crash on Jan. 16.
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Boeing Laser Demonstrator tested under windy, rainy and foggy weather conditions

Posted on September 5, 2014 by alert5

Boeing and the U.S. Army have proven the capabilities of the High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator (HEL MD) in maritime conditions, successfully targeting a variety of aerial targets at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

[thumb]http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2014-09-04-Boeing-Laser-Demonstrator-Destroys-Targets-through-Wind-and-Fog[/thumb]

YouTube: Mi-28s delivered to Iraq

Posted on August 31, 2014August 31, 2014 by alert5

At least three Mi-28 attack helicopters have been delivered to Iraq.

[thumb]http://english.alarabiya.net/en/webtv/reports/2014/08/30/Iraq-receives-Russia-MI-28-attack-helicopters.html[/thumb]