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Army looking to streamline and speed up helicopter refuel and resupply

As it prepares for conventional war, the Army is rethinking how it will refuel and rearm its aircraft.

8 months ago

Small fleet, fewer flights weaken Army aircraft training, report says

The main trends point to fewer helicopters, fewer flight hours, but more drones and aircraft available for missions.

8 months ago

Military helicopter noise sets mood for Australian crocodile mating

The sound of a military helicopter is reportedly encouraging reptile reproduction at a crocodile farm in Australia.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

19 months ago

Congress passes budget with defense boost, $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid

Senate lawmakers finalized a $1.5 trillion spending bill late Thursday that provides $13.6 billion in new aid for Ukraine and gives funding stability for the Defense Department for the rest of the fiscal year.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

3 years ago

Frontline Photos: Feb. 27, 2022

A boarding line, peeking over the Pacific, red rings light up the night and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.

3 years ago

Inside the mission to rescue 169 Americans from a hotel outside the Kabul airport

The 169 Americans had met up intending to walk through the gate, until the security situation changed.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago