Berlin, Germany, 8 June 2026. – Airbus Helicopters will introduce an unmanned version of its proven H145, the U145, during ILA Berlin airshow, where the company will display a full-scale mock-up of the new model. The…
Story by Mike Freeman, Idaho Army National Guard Idaho Army National Guard UH-60M Black Hawk aircrews conducted firefighting training alongside Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) personnel May 19 and 20 in preparation for the 2026…
Story by Sgt. Josiah Pugh, Colorado National Guard CENTENNIAL, Colorado. – After a winter marked by record-low snowpack and persistent drought, the Colorado Army National Guard is shifting its focus from a seasonal schedule to…
Story by Ly. Col. Darrin Haas, Tennessee National Guard At the request of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, a Tennessee Army National Guard UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter aircrew, from Jackson’s Army Aviation Support Facility, supported…
Story by Capt. Andrew Phommavongsay, Washington National Guard PUYALLUP, Washington. — In preparation for Washington’s upcoming wildfire season, UH-60L Black Hawk aircrews assigned to 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation Battalion, Washington Army National Guard,…
Story by Scott Sturkol, Fort McCoy Wisconsin Army National Guard UH-60L Black Hawk aircrews conducted wildfire suppression training at Fort McCoy, honing their ability to respond to real-world fire emergencies using Bambi buckets. April 13,…
Story by Sgt. Samantha Hill, Arizona National Guard PICACHO, Ariz. – Soldiers with the 2-285th Assault Helicopter Battalion, Arizona Army National Guard, conducted an aerial firefighting training and qualification using UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters equipped…
Story by Leanna Maschino, Oklahoma National Guard OKLAHOMA CITY. — Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) deployed UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to support firefighting efforts. At the request of Oklahoma Emergency Management and authorization of Governor…
SANTIAGO, Chile. — Faced with the growing threat of wildfires, Ecocopter by Helisul has a robust preparedness plan for the 2025-2026 firefighting season in Chile, which includes the strategic deployment of a fleet of seven…
PRAGUE, Czech Republic, November. 18, 2025 — In a significant step forward in Europe’s fight against wildfires, PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, announced a groundbreaking contract with Česká Letecká Servisní (CLS) and the Czech Republic…