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US Army faces uphill battle to fix aviation mishap crisis
Fiscal 2023 marked the highest death rate for Army soldiers since the U.S. withdrew from Iraq in 2011, with a total of 14 dead across 10 accidents.
By Jen Judson
Two soldiers injured in Apache crash in Alaska
The soldiers were treated and released at nearby hospitals, according to the Army.
Integration of future assault aircraft changes game for Army Aviation
The Army Aviation industry is employing manufacturing techniques that shorten lead times and cut costs.
By Gen. Gus Perna (ret.)
US Army lacks plan to modernize Apache helicopter, lawmakers say
The Apache attack helicopter is expected to fly all the way into 2050, but the Army has not articulated its plans to modernize the aircraft. The House Armed Services Committee wants to see a more concrete plan from the service on the helicopter's way forward.
By Jen Judson
2 injured in military helicopter crash in southern Alabama
The two-person aircrew was transported for medical treatment, but no fatalities were reported.
Shoot-off for airborne long-range munition coming this fall
The Army looks to extend the range of its helicopter-fired precision munitions in a shoot-off coming up this fall.
By Jen Judson
Next-gen engine for current and future helicopter fleets begins testing
The engine for the Improved Turbine Engine Program runs for the first time in tests on its way to replacing engines in UH-60 Black Hawks and AH-64 Apaches, and to power the Army's future attack reconnaissance aircraft.
By Jen Judson
Biden’s Ukraine aid package is getting super-sized by Congress
Lawmakers unveiled a $13.6 billion Ukraine aid package on Wednesday that took President Joe Biden’s request for weapons and training for Ukrainian forces and put it on steroids.
By Joe Gould
US Army awards Northrop $1.4 billion contract for future battle command system
The U.S. Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to produce its next-generation battle command system that will tie critical sensors and shooters together on the battlefield.
By Jen Judson
Frontline Photos: Dec. 5, 2021
Training exercises light up the night, a tandem jump, a heartwarming homecoming and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
Two injured in Apache crash at Fort Rucker
The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center said Friday morning that its personnel would lead an investigation into the incident.
By Kyle Rempfer