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…
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, Md. — The CH-53K King Stallion helicopter, under the direction of H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office (PMA-261), achieved a major milestone by successfully lifting another CH-53K aircraft.…
Amarillo, Texas. – The first two Bell H-1 helicopters (an AH-1Z and a UH-1Y) have received complete upgrades to their structure and power delivery mechanisms under the Marine Corps‘ SPINE program. The program was recently…
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, Md. — In a powerful demonstration of its commitment to international partners, the Adversary and Specialized Aircraft Program Office (PMA-226) has successfully returned a historically significant VH-3A Sea King…
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Abigayle Lutz KODIAK, Alaska (February 27, 2026) – U.S. Navy expeditionary medical teams and Coast Guard crews trained in the harsh Alaskan environment as part of ARCTIC EDGE 2026…
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — A five-year, multi-year procurement (MYP) contract was signed on January 8 between the Department of War (DOW) and GE Aerospace for both new production and spare T408…
Story by Staff Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing MCAS New River. North Carolina. — U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 (HMHT-302), Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted…
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PAXUTENT RIVER, Md. – Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) released the findings of a comprehensive review December 12, 2025, on the V-22 Osprey aircraft flown by the Air Force, Marine Corps…
Story by Belinda Bazinet, U.S. Army U.S. Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopter recently demonstrated its ability to counter-UAS. The Apache V6 rotorcraft detect, track, and defeat the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) during Operation Flyswatter, a…
Story by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony, 18th Wing PHILIPPINE SEA. — Three USAF 18th Wing HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters flew through strong winds and torrential rain to provide emergency support following the disaster in…