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U.S. greenlights $3.5 billion Apache helicopter sale to South Korea

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The United States Department of State has authorized a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of AH-64E Apache helicopters and associated equipment to the Republic of Korea, marking a significant development in the bilateral defense relationship. Valued at an estimated $3.5 billion, the package includes a substantial array of advanced weaponry and support systems designed to bolster South Korea’s military capabilities.

Col. Shane Finison, commander of the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, flies an AH-64E Apache helicopter near Tacoma, Wash. on Jul. 11, 2022. This was the final flight for Col. Finison as the brigade commander. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Kyle Abraham, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade)

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Interim report reveals critical details in fatal MRH-90 helicopter crash

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A classified interim report from the Austrlian Defence Flight Safety Bureau (DFSB) has shed new light on the tragic MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash that claimed the lives of four Australian Army airmen near Hamilton Island in July 2023, ruling out mechanical failures and pointing to potential pilot disorientation as a key factor in the incident.

Australian Army (A40-003) NHI MRH-(cropped)
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Sandia Labs develops quantum compass for the military

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Sandia National Laboratories has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in navigation technology with the development of a quantum-based motion sensor capable of operating independently of GPS. This development carries significant implications for the military, especially given the increasing vulnerabilities of satellite-based systems in modern warfare.

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Broken but not grounded: The inspiring comeback of F-16 pilot Trent Meisel

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On a cloudy May morning in 2023, Air Force Capt. Trent Meisel’s routine flight near the Korean Demilitarized Zone turned into a life-altering ordeal. As his F-16 fighter jet pierced through the clouds, Meisel found himself in every pilot’s nightmare – plummeting towards earth with malfunctioning instruments and mere seconds to react.


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