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US approves possible $800 million military helicopter sale to Iraq

The United States has approved a potential $800 million sale of Bell helicopters, weapons and related equipment to Iraq, according to the State Department.

By Natalie Oliverio

2 weeks ago

Joint Base Andrews activates new helicopter squadron for HH-60W mission

The 5th Helicopter Squadron, which activated Thursday, is slated to be the first unit on base to receive and train with the HH-60W Jolly Green IIs.

By Cristina Stassis

3 weeks ago

Joint Base Andrews airmen reflect on Huey’s legacy ahead of switch to HH-60Ws

Joint Base Andrews will receive 26 Jolly Green IIs to replace their 26 UH-1N Hueys, leaving airmen to reminisce over the latter's legacy at the base.

By Cristina Stassis

3 weeks ago

DARPA came close to finding a drone that can lift four times its own weight

In its recent Lift Challenge, DARPA came close to finding a drone that could lift four times its own weight.

By Daniel Terrill

4 weeks ago

Army shifts helicopter training to a contractor-run model

M1 Support Services won a contract to operate the service’s new Flight School Next Program as the Army turns helicopter pilot training over to civilians.

4 weeks ago

Army identifies two soldiers killed in Apache crash

The Army on Friday identified the two soldiers who died when an Apache crashed outside of a Texas base this week.

5 weeks ago