The French Navy Is Finally Retiring These Antique Helicopters After 55 Years of Service
The service says it simply can't afford to keep flying the Alouette III, even though replacement helicopters aren't ready yet.
The service says it simply can't afford to keep flying the Alouette III, even though replacement helicopters aren't ready yet.
Other parties, including foreign allies, could also get some of the unmanned aircraft when the Air Force retires the type in 2018.
With ISIS on the run and so many competing agendas at play, the fighting near the city of Afrin could have broader ramifications.
The guns are both an important part of the country's plans to modernize its military and a statement as to its future geopolitical ambitions.
At a certain point, political opposition may not be enough to prevent more than 100 Warthogs from ending up unflyable.
The multi-role fighters took part in the rare exercise in the country's southern Rostov region near Ukraine.
The extra Stingers are an interim solution as service continues to test new jammers, lasers, and other short-range air defense systems.
The Navy is still doling out punishments in relation to the mishaps involving the USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain.
The novel, but almost certainly controversial plan would free up the service's cutters for more important missions.
Terrorist have shown the threat of swarm attacks is real, but nations such as China can make them much more dangerous.
Turkish and American authorities are both worried about military secrets leaking out, but for very different reasons.
The strikes come after Putin said he knew who was responsible, though the Kremlin has so far declined to name names.
A leaked draft describes revised strategies, new weapons and threats, and a worrying potential for more "usable" nukes.
Though no group has taken responsibility, Russian authorities continue to insist the attackers needed outside support.
The Marine Corps task force in Helmand Province has an urgent requirement for the unmanned aircraft.
The improved weapons are arriving just as the service is transforming and considering replacing them entirely.
The short but intense montage shows off various ships and their missiles, guns, close-in protection systems, and more.
The country's Defense Ministry, as well as state news outlets, suggest there could be a connection, but haven't shown any evidence.
The secretive CASA CN-235 likely carries a suite of sensors ideal for hunting ISIS terrorists in the region.
The upgrades could expand the capabilities of the aging airlifters and save the service millions in maintenance and fuel costs.