An Israeli military observation balloon has crashed near the Gaza strip after being hit by a civilian aeroplane.
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U.S. Army wants to let Apache pilots to choose different types of ammo in-flight
The U.S. Army wants to let its Apache pilots switch between different types of ammunition for their M230 gun just like in computer games.
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Video: Iraqi Army Bell 407 flies over Huntsville
Redstone Arsenal is converting 30 Bell 407 helicopters into armed reconnaissance helicopters for the Iraqi Army. So far, three have been delivered.
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Pilot error lead to midair collision of two Kiowa Warriors
The U.S. Army concluded that the pilot of a Kiowa helicopter failed to keep sufficient separation from another Kiowa and flew directly into its side at Joint Base Lewis-McChord last December.
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British Apaches carried out first Hellfire firing in U.K.
Two Apaches flying from HMS Illustrious carried out the first Hellfire missile firing in U.K. during Exercise Joint Warrior.
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