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US Army turns to predictive maintenance to cut mishaps
The Army says it is increasingly catching problems before they generate in-flight issues for their aircraft.
By Jen Judson
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US Army makes largest helicopter award in 40 years
The Army has selected who will build its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft to replace the iconic Black Hawk helicopter.
By Jen Judson
Recent Guard UH-60 crashes do not indicate systemic problem, Army official says
A recent string of fatal National Guard UH-60 accidents have raised cause for concern, but the Army general in charge of aviation plans and operations said the service is not seeing a systemic problem across the board. Nonetheless, the Army issued a new emergency response procedure to its aviators to ensure preventable mishaps don't happen.
By Jen Judson
Army identifies 5 soldiers killed in Sinai UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crash
The five soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash while on a peacekeeping mission.
Special US fund to replace Russian equipment in Europe is shifting its strategy
The European Recapitalization Incentive Program has now supported eight European nations in buying American gear.
By Aaron Mehta
Afghanistan’s elite special operations unit to get CH-47 helicopters
The CH-47s will provide Afghan forces with a heavy lift helicopter and troop transport to ferry Afghan commandos and special operators on daring night time raids and counterterrorism missions.
By Shawn Snow