A Jordanian official says the United Arab Emirates has deployed its F-16s to the country for air strikes against ISIL.
Pilot error caused fatal Apache crash
Two Idaho National Guardsmen were killed in a crash after their AH-64 Apache attack helicopter lost power from both engines, an investigation was concluded.
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Oldest flying Chinook being retired
The world’s oldest CH-47 Chinook helicopter is about to be retired and go on display at Stockton, California.
North Korea test fires new anti-ship missile
North Korea has test-fired a new anti-ship cruise missile. The missile is designated as KN-09 and is believed to be a copy of the Russian Kh-35E.
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Japan has no intention of buying more AH-64Ds at the moment
A Japanese Ministry of Defense spokesman told IHS Jane’s that the government currently has no intention of buying more AH-64D attack helicopters.
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