Angels with Rotors: The Early use of US Medical Evacuation Helicopters
The use of helicopters at the end of World War Two for medical evacuations (MEDEVAC) proved the machine’s usefulness in getting into tight spots in isolated and rugged terrain, increasing…
Footage of Australian F-35’s Low-Level Maneuver Draws Media Attention and Scrutiny
Video of RAAF F-35 rolling inverted over Kosciuszko National Park sparks media hype, but similar tactical maneuvers are standard training for fast jet pilots worldwide. An incident involving a Royal…
Austria Considering Joint M-346 Acquisition With Italy
Austria plans to acquire new trainers to replace the Saab 105 retired in 2020, and the military is in talks with Italy to explore the possibility of a joint purchase…
Human Errors Behind Two CV-22B Osprey Mishaps In One Week Last Year
The incidents took place on Aug. 17 and Aug. 22, 2023 at Inyokern, California, and the Melrose Air Force Range, New Mexico, respectively. Fortunately, the did not result in any…
New Sikorsky UH-60 Armed Black Hawk Video Released
Offering some attack capability to the utility helicopter, the Armed Black Hawk is basically a kit that can be strapped on existing operational or fresh production units. The latest video…
Unqualified F-35 Pilot At the Controls During Utah National Guard Apache Crash, Investigation Reveals
An F-35 pilot with only 35 minutes of experience in an Apache simulator was flying the Utah National Guard Apache that crashed earlier this year. On Feb. 12, 2024, a…
