US soldiers rescued by drone after Apache helicopter goes down near the coast of Oman
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command's Task Force 59 and the Army's 82nd Airborne Division led the rescue, with Air Force assets assisting, as well.
By Eve Sampson
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Apache helicopter shoots down drones in Europe for first time in combat exercise
U.S. soldiers used Apache helicopters to pursue and attack drones in an air-to-air combat training exercise this week.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Industry devises plans to keep helicopter fleet capable for decades
The UH-60, AH-64 and CH-47 may need to fly for decades more, even as the Army brings future aircraft into its fleet.
By Jen Judson
Army projects 2 year delay getting new engine into UH-60 fleet
ITEP's delayed installation into future helicopter prototypes has had a ripple effect on the fleet set to be upgraded with the next-gen engine.
By Jen Judson
Lockheed talks results of US Army’s long-range munition shoot-off
And a service spokesperson confirms the event at Dugway Proving Ground is set to conclude this month.
By Jen Judson
Spike missile heads toward long-range precision munition shoot-off
See what it looked like in previous testing, from Apache helo to missile impact.
By Jen Judson
Poland asks US for Apache helicopters to pair with its Abrams tanks
"Together, they constitute an enormous force," said Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak.
US Army lacks plan to modernize Apache helicopter, lawmakers say
The Apache attack helicopter is expected to fly all the way into 2050, but the Army has not articulated its plans to modernize the aircraft. The House Armed Services Committee wants to see a more concrete plan from the service on the helicopter's way forward.
By Jen Judson
Rafael pitches latest Spike variant for US Army’s long-range weapon for helos
Israeli defense company Rafael is offering its sixth-generation Spike NLOS munition, unveiled at Eurosatory, for a forthcoming U.S. Army competition, with plans for U.S.-based production if chosen.
By Jen Judson
Poland shortlists Boeing, Bell for combat helo acquisition
Other players who have expressed interest in supplying their aircraft to Poland include Airbus and Leonardo.
Shoot-off for airborne long-range munition coming this fall
The Army looks to extend the range of its helicopter-fired precision munitions in a shoot-off coming up this fall.
By Jen Judson
Next-gen engine for current and future helicopter fleets begins testing
The engine for the Improved Turbine Engine Program runs for the first time in tests on its way to replacing engines in UH-60 Black Hawks and AH-64 Apaches, and to power the Army's future attack reconnaissance aircraft.
By Jen Judson