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Latest in Tag: helicopter

Helicopter carrying Indian Defence Chief crashes, killing and injuring 8 military leaders
A helicopter carrying Indian Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, his wife and 12 military personnel crashed on Wednesday near Coonoor, Nilgiris district, according to Indian local media. Reports said there were 14 people, five crew and nine passengers were on board. About five bodies have been found in the crash site, while three people …

8 peacekeepers killed in helicopter crash near Sharm El-Sheikh: MFO
No information to indicate crash was anything except accident, but investigation underway, says MFO

Second French Mistral warship arrives at Alexandria port
The helicopter carrier is Egypt’s second acquisition from France

2 army pilots killed in helicopter crash in Al-Sharqeya
The crash may be due to a technical failure, said the army’s media office

Two Russian helicopter pilots killed by ‘Islamic State’ in Syria
Helicopter pilots called in action by the Syrian allies were shot down by “IS” militants. The aircraft ran out of ammunition while flying near Palmyra.

Helicopter crashes in Ismailia, injuries reported: Army spokesman
Helicopter crashed due to “technical error” near 6th of October farms on the Cairo-Ismailia road

Egypt agrees terms to purchase 2 French helicopter carriers
Al-Sisi first discussed purchasing the Mistrals with Hollande in August

Shoukry’s call for solidarity does little to move Mexican commentators
Former ambassador writes scathingly on the dysfunctions within Egypt’s police and army
Fighting continues in northern Lebanon’s city of Tripoli
At least 19 people killed
Suspect in attack on helicopter attack arrested: armed forces
The military arrests two, one who allegedly shot down helicopter last month
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis claims responsibility for helicopter shooting
By Aya Nader Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis (Supporter of Jerusalem) released a statement Sunday morning claiming responsibility for shooting down a military helicopter in North Sinai on Saturday, among other attacks. The Al-Qaeda inspired group also said it was behind attacks on military support forces in the area surrounding Jura International Airport using heavy weapons, a …
Military helicopter crashes in Sinai
Army still investigating details of incident

Fate of 5 US sailors ‘undetermined’ as chopper ditches
The MH-60S Knighthawk was flying with the guided missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence, part of a carrier group dispatched to the region to increase pressure on Syria.

Pro-Morsi coalition claims protesters are being threatened
The National Coalition to Support Legitimacy said in a statement that army leaflets contained threats

Military helicopter crash a result of engine failure
The army spokesperson denies it was shot down by smugglers near the Libyan border

Israel: No change to Egypt peace treaty
Israeli foreign minister says Israel won’t change peace treaty with Egypt

Taliban target kidnap Prince Harry
British royal a high value target during four-month tour in Afghanistan

Pirates fire at anti-piracy force
Italian helicopter pilot injured