The Japan Self-Defense Forces has deployed the Type 88 surface-to-ship system to Miyako island in Okinawa Prefecture.
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AH-64E to arrive in Taiwan Nov. 4
The first six AH-64E attack helicopters for Taiwan will arrive in the island on Nov. 4.
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Pakistan Army AH-1 crashed
Pakistan lost a AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter on Monday. Both pilots were critically injured in the crash near Gujranwala. Photo of the wreckage is in the source.
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Engine manufacturers eye U.S. Army re-engine program
Engine manufacturers are confident that the U.S. Army will re-engine its AH-64 and UH-60 helicopters and are testing new 3,000-shp. turboshaft engines.
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Australian Army CH-47s prepare to leave Afghanistan
The Australian Army is preparing two of its CH-47 helicopters for the flight home from Afghanistan.
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