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Upgrades ahead across the special operations helicopter fleet

Better targeting, lighter airframes and more firepower are on the docket.

By Todd South

7 days ago

Little Bird helicopter replacement in question after Army cancels FARA

Current upgrades aim to keep the helicopter flying until 2034.

By Todd South

12 months ago

Bird strike caused Marine jet to crash onto former governor’s land

In March 2022, a Marine F/A-18D crashed onto the family property of former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford.

By Irene Loewenson

22 months ago

Listen to today’s Early Bird Brief podcast

Get the day's most important military and defense news—now in podcast form! Listen to the Early Bird Brief.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

2 years ago

‘Toxic bird pits’: Public’s ignorance of burn pit dangers exposed

No, there aren't any toxic bird pits.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Air Force investigating damaged B-52 bomber after midair bird strike

No one was hurt in the incident, which appears to have been captured on video.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

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