Mongolian Armed Forces given UAV training by U.S. military
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U.S. Soldiers with 8th Military Police Brigade conducted a demonstration on unmannned aerial vehicles for members of the Mongolian Armed Forces during Khaan Quest 2016 at Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The training provided MAF members with a deeper understanding of the purpose and operations of UAVs and how they can be used […]
CH-53K heavy lift helicopters completes first 20K lift
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The U.S. Marine Corps’ newest helicopter, the CH-53K, completed its first external load flight test carrying a 20,000 lb. load May 26 at Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation’s Development Flight Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. Envelope expansion tests will continue with incrementally increasing speeds with the 20,000 load, and then on to the CH-53K’s requirement, a […]
Bell 505 light helicopter unveils for Republic of Korea Army Aviation
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Bell Helicopter unveiled its new Bell 505 light helicopter during the Republic of Korea Army Aviation Combat Development Seminar where subject matter experts discussed it as an affordable training solution for military operations. Earlier Bell Helicopter has declared their intention to bid for South Korea’s upcoming THX training helicopter requirement. The South Korean government to issue a request for […]
South Korea has deployed the latest upgraded model of AH-64E Apache helicopters
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South Korea has deployed the latest upgraded model of Apache helicopters, which are expected to enhance its overall combat capability, the country’s defense procurement agency said Thursday. According to the Defense Acquisition Procurement Administration (DAPA), four AH-64E Guardians were delivered to Army units, which recently completed combat deployment. The four are the first to reach […]
240th Quartermaster Supply Co. makes bulk fuel history prepping for Anakonda ’16
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Our Soldiers from the 240th Quartermaster Supply Company’s Fuel and Water Platoon made history as the first American bulk fuel unit to receive and store petroleum at a fuel system supply point in the country of Poland on May 22,” said Maj. Shelia Day, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Executive Officer. Before this support of […]
Two US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets collided and crashed
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The U.S. Coast Guard and a Good Samaritan fishing vessel crew rescued four survivors Thursday morning following an “in-air mishap” involving two F/A-18F Super Hornets off the coast of North Carolina. Officials said the incident happened about 25 miles east of the Oregon Inlet, in Nags Head, at about 10:30 a.m. The crew of the […]
Photos : US commandos in fight against Islamic State near Raqqa
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The Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF with US special forces in fight against Islamic State near Raqqa in Syria, reported by www.middleeasteye.net. At a base in northern Syria, US special forces can be seen providing targeting assistance and artillery fire to support the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) forces in their operation to clear the countryside of northern […]
HDT showcase Storm SRTV light tactical all-terrain vehicle at SOFIC 2016
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HDT Global showcase Storm SRTV light tactical all-terrain vehicle at Special Operations Forces Industry Conference, SOFIC 2016. The HDT Storm SRTV, developed in conjunction with Special Operations Forces, is a highly mobile light-weight tactical vehicle that facilitates mission success in austere environments and that answers the previously unmet challenges these warfighters face. The Storm SRTV ensures mission […]
Tiger and Apache pilots partner for electronic warfare training
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Soldiers from Kampfhubschrauberregiment 36 “Kurhessen,” 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, and JägerBattalion 291, conducted a four day joint helicopter training exercise, “Strong Punch,” focused on electronic warfare detection and evasion techniques, May 17-20, at Heeresflugplatz Fritzlar. That reported by website of U.S. Army in Europe. Strong Punch is an exercise laboratory in […]
The first F-35A Lightning II fighter jets arrive in the Netherlands
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Two F-35A Lightning II fighter jets landed on Monday May 23 at Leeuwarden Air Force Base in the northern Netherlands, that reported by airrecognition.com. The F-35A jets , built by the US-based defense giant Lockheed Martin, are to form the mainstay of the Dutch fighter fleet for the next five decades. Designated “AN-1” and “AN-2”, the […]