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Three killed in New York helicopter crash
Air Crash Investigations

Three members of the New York National Guard have been killed in a military helicopter crash that occurred in the town of Mendon, New York, amid a routine training mission. The aircraft, a UH-60 medical evacuation helicopter, reportedly crashed in a field area near West Bloomfield and Cheese Factory Road in Mendon, approximately 32 kilometres

UAE set to purchase 50 F-35 jets and drones from US
Defence

The United Arab Emirates has reportedly signed a deal with the US to purchase 50 F-35 fighter jets, as well as up to 18 armed drones. The deal is said to have been signed just one hour before President Joe Biden was sworn into office, according to sources close to the matter. President Biden has

Volansi to expand drone presence in Australia after Quickstep deal
Defence

US-based drone logistics company Volanski has signed a deal with Australian carbon fibre composites manufacturer Quickstep to expand its presence in the Australian commercial and defence drone market. The memorandum of understanding will also include a commitment to discuss proposals for Volansi to use Quickstep’s AeroQure manufacturing process to create drones. Quickstep employs more than

Ukraine may restart Soviet-era An-74 production
Airlines

Ukraine has stated it may resume production of the unique Antonov-74 aircraft after nearly 17 years, in order to supply the plane to the country’s armed forces. The Soviet-era An-74 is a short-to-medium range light transport cargo and passenger aircraft, which made its debut flight in 1979. A total of 62 An-74 aircraft were produced

US F-35As train with B-2s to avoid surface to air missiles
Defence

Ten US Air Force F-35As took part in a unique training exercise to avoid surface to air missiles alongside two B-2 Spirit stealth bombers.

Northrop Grumman to protect F-16 pilots from frequency-guided weapons
Defence

Northrop Grumman will provide the US Air Force with an electronic warfare suite for its F-16 fighter (Viper) aircraft fleet.

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