On Jan. 11, Beale Air Force Base commemorated the retirement of a historic aircraft – TU-2S tail number 1065 with a final ceremonial flight.
Photo: Beale Air Force Base
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Pressure mounts on Australia to send MRH-90 helicopters to Ukraine
Ukrainian officials and community members are intensifying their pressure on the Australian government to reconsider its decision to scrap its retired Taipan helicopters instead of sending them to war-torn Ukraine. The controversy centers on the fate of 45 MRH-90s, grounded after a fatal crash in July 2023 and slated for dismantling and burial.
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MH-60R assigned to HSM-41 crashes into San Diego Bay
A U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 41 crashed into San Diego Bay on the evening of Jan. 11, but fortunately all six crew members aboard emerged unharmed.
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JNN goes airborne with Japan’s elite paratroopers!
Witness the gravity-defying skills of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 1st Airborne Brigade in JNN’s exclusive behind-the-scenes training footage!
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Britain and U.S. carried out air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen
In a joint operation, the United States, United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands launched strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Jan. 11, marking a significant escalation in response to the group’s ongoing attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea.
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