Two former U.S. Army CH-47Ds have been delivered to Townsville, Australia.
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U.S. Army developing laser-based lightning weapon
The U.S. Army is developing a weapon that will shoot lightning bolts down laser beams to destroy its target.
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U.S. Army AH-64D lands on USS New York
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter landed on the flight deck of USS New York Jun. 22 as part of an exercise designed to improve the Army and Navy’s proficiency when landing on ships, and the ability to accommodate them while on board.
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Australia Tigers grounded again
Australia’s Tiger attack helicopters have been grounded again after one had to make an emergency landing due to fumes in the cockpit.
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U.S. Army could cancel A160 Hummingbird
Wired is reporting that the U.S. Army is likely to terminate its work on the Boeing A160 Hummingbird UAV program due to continued problems.
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