Aviation News
A U.S. Black Hawk helicopter crashed Thursday in southern Afghanistan and initial reports from the scene indicated that as many as four soldiers may have been killed.
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ATK has developed a percussion-primed, link-feed version of the Apache’s M230 30mm chain gun for the U.S. Navy. The new M230L features an improved recoil system and a 60-inch barrel for increased accuracy.
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The Indian Army is looking for an anti-aircraft gun with a caliber of greater than 30mm to replace its aging guns.
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As a chief warrant officer 2 with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Curt Lambert UH-1H “659” during missions in Vietnam. He recently reunite with his helicopter after 40 years when he found it at National Training Center Fort Irwin, California.
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The U.S. Army has embarked on a series of upgrades to its unmanned aerial vehicle platforms. The Gray Eagle will be getting GMTI for example.
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